Pope John Paul II First Pontiff to Visit Canterbury Cathedral, May 29, 1982
Date: May 29, 1982
Date: May 29, 1982
Lech WaΕΔsa, the leader of Poland's outlawed Solidarity movement, is released after eleven months of internment near the Soviet border. Date: November 14, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 14 π Events on this day in 1982 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1982WiderΓΈe Flight 933 Crashes in…
Bluff Cove Air Attacks during the Falklands War: Fifty-six British servicemen are killed by an Argentine air attack on two landing ships, RFAΒ Sir Galahad and RFAΒ Sir Tristram. Date: June 8, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 8 π Events on this day in 1982 π On This Day (Today) More…
US Army General James L. Dozier is rescued by Italian anti-terrorism forces from captivity by the Red Brigades. Date: January 28, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 28 π Events on this day in 1982 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Meitnerium Synthesized in Germany August 29, 1982Colonel…
At the University of Utah, Barney Clark becomes the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. Date: December 2, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 2 π Events on this day in 1982 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Sabra and Shatila Massacre in Lebanon September 16,…
Falklands War: Argentinian forces land on South Georgia Island, precipitating war with the United Kingdom. Date: March 19, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 19 π Events on this day in 1982 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1982Fahd Becomes King of Saudi Arabia After Khalid’s Death, June…
Bangladeshi President Abdus Sattar is deposed in a bloodless coup led by Army Chief Lieutenant general Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who suspends the Constitution and imposes martial law. Date: March 24, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 24 π Events on this day in 1982 π On This Day (Today) More…