Date: September 11, 1982
During a procession outside the shrine of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal, security guards overpower Juan María Fernández y Krohn before he can attack Pope John Paul II with a bayonet. Date: May 12, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 12 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅…
The Canada Act 1982 receives the Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth II, setting the stage for the Queen of Canada to proclaim the Constitution Act, 1982. Date: March 29, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 29 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Peruvian Javier Pérez de Cuéllar becomes the first Latin American to hold the title of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Date: January 1, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Hezbollah Kidnaps AUB President David…
The South African government bombs the headquarters of the African National Congress in London. Date: March 14, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 14 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Yuri Andropov Becomes Soviet Communist Party Leader, November 12, 1982Poland Bans…
Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves. Date: April 21, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 21 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982US Army General James L. Dozier Rescued from Red Brigades,…
Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. Date: June 18, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 18 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Spain Joins NATO During Cold War, May 30, 1982Failed Assassination Attempt…