Argentine Invasion of FalklandsMarch 1982
The invasion met a nominal defence organised by the Falkland Islands Governor Sir Rex Hunt, giving command to Major Mike Norman of the Royal Marines
Historical person
Rex Hunt Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Rex Hunt, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
10 records1982–19825 events2 places
Chronological biography
1982
Argentine Invasion of Falklands31 March 1982
Governor Rex Hunt is informed Britain believes Argentina is planning a submarine landing on the Islands as a means of increasing pressure over South Georgia
Invasion Warning31 March 1982
Is warned that an Argentine landing may be imminent.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands1 April 1982
Governor Hunt is informed at 3.30pm FI time that Britain now believes a full invasion is planned and summons an immediate meeting of Government heads of department.
State of Emergency1 April 1982
Warns islanders and mobilises local defences.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands2 April 1982
Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.
State of Emergency2 April 1982
Governor Hunt advises Islanders that Galtieri has rejected Reagan's intervention, and declares a State of Emergency at 3.25am
Surrender of Stanley2 April 1982
Orders surrender after Argentine troops control Stanley.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands25 June 1982
Governor Rex Hunt returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner
Return to Stanley25 June 1982
Returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner.
Titles and roles
Sir · Governor of Falkland Islands
Record provenance
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