1982 in History

Scores Italy's second goal in the final and celebrates with an iconic run.

Scores Italy's third goal in the 3-1 final victory over West Germany.

Prepares 3 Commando Brigade for South Atlantic deployment.

Includes 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in the force package required to recover the Falkland Islands.

Deploys south with 5 Infantry Brigade.

Orders evacuation as flooding and damage make it impossible to save General Belgrano.

Chooses to take his naval assessment directly to ministers rather than leave the issue with the acting Chief of the Defence Staff.

Retires from active service later in 1982 after the Falklands victory and is promoted to Admiral of the Fleet.

Directs marine infantry advancing from the airport area as Argentine forces expand control around Stanley.

Begins the advance toward Stanley.

Leads his patrol toward Government House with orders to compel the British governor to surrender before the main force enters Stanley.

Leads the main commando element overland toward the Royal Marines barracks at Moody Brook.

Meets the Chinese Prime Minister Zhao Ziyang. China & Britain agree to oppose Soviet hegemony

Argentina rejects Haigs plan unless Britain agrees to transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and allow Argentine nationals to settle in the Islands. Argentina rejects Haigs 5 point peace plan & London is informed

Argentina rejects Haigs plan unless Britain agrees to transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and allow Argentine nationals to settle in the Islands

Air attacks begin on the Argentine garrison on the Falklands

Receives the Air Force Cross for his role in the Black Buck 1 refuelling operation.

Directs the Argentine Air Force as it prepares for combat against the approaching British task force.

Participates in securing and reconnoitring the approaches to Stanley Airport before the main amphibious force arrives.

Helps establish control around the airport so follow-on Argentine forces can be landed and flown into the islands.

His regiment contributes troops to secure Stanley Airport and support the arrival of additional Argentine forces.

Delivers another wounded soldier to the medical facilities at Ajax Bay during intense casualty-evacuation operations.

Makes his Ajax first-team debut and scores after coming on as a substitute for Johan Cruyff.

Yoko Ono recieves the "Album of the Year Award" for "Double Fantasy" at the 24th annual Grammys

Reagan declares US for Britain and promises "materiel aid"

Reagan declares US support for Britain & promises "material aid"

Commands the amphibious shipping for the campaign.

Oversees BIM 2 troops landing from ARA Cabo San Antonio in tracked and wheeled amphibious vehicles.

Takes command of the naval support installation created at Stanley after Operation Rosario.

Chan Sy is formally appointed Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Kampuchea

Mobutu appoints Kengo to direct the government as First State Commissioner.

Serves in the Wessex crew whose depth-charge attack severely damages the Argentine submarine ARA Santa Fe.

Pilots the Wessex during the attack that helps disable ARA Santa Fe near South Georgia.

Leads a five-man diving team clearing explosives and hazardous material from the damaged Argentine submarine ARA Santa Fe.

Argentina declares the entire South Atlantic a war zone

The Argentine Foreign Minister says that Argentina reserves the right to employ other means if Britain keeps refusing to cede sovereignty

MP Julian Amery asks if all necessary steps are in hand to ensure the protection of the Islands against unexpected attack but receives an evasive reply

Peter Blaker, Minister of State for Defence, announces that the official count of British military and civilian war dead is 255, with approximately 300 wounded

Carrington says a diplomatic solution is being pursued

British Foreign Secretary Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Commodore Mike Clapp is in charge of the amphibious ships

Operation Corporate is the codename given to the British military operations in the Falklands War, the commander of task force operations is Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse

In overall command is Commander in Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse at his headquarters at Northwood near London

The main task force sails south from Ascension Island. Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse chairs conference at Ascension Island with Admiral Sandy Woodward and 3 Commando Brigade which sets out detailed plans for the retaking of the Islands by force

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

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

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.

Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.

Governor Rex Hunt returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sir Henry Leach advises a crisis meeting headed by Margaret Thatcher that Britain could and should send a task force if the islands are invaded.

BBC journalist Laurie Margolis was able to speak with an islander at Goose Green via amateur radio, who confirmed the presence of a large Argentine fleet and that Argentine forces had taken control of the island

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

Thatcher in a private letter to a Conservative Party activist makes clear that she regards the Royal Marine presence in Stanley as sufficient to prevent an Argentine invasion

Thatcher confirms the retirement of HMS Endurance

MP Julian Amery asks if all necessary steps are in hand to ensure the protection of the Islands against unexpected attack but receives an evasive reply

Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington refuses to send a submarine to patrol off the Islands and South Georgia

Hercules aircraft operated by Argentine military airline LADE,on a mail run to an Antarctic base, lands at Stanley Airport, falsely claiming a fuel leak, and carrying senior Argentine officers who survey Stanley

Thatcher asks the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence for contingency plans in case of an Argentine blockade or invasion of the Islands

Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag

Britain begins contingency planning for the sending of a task force to the Islands

The Joint Intelligence Committee reports an invasion seems imminent, Thatcher orders 3 nuclear submarines south to the Islands

At a crisis meeting headed by Thatcher, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Henry Leach advises that Britain can and should send a task force if the islands are invaded.

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces".

MPs are recalled for an emergency Saturday sitting after the invasion.

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

British Government announces it will impose a 200-mile exclusion zone around the Islands on 26 April

Aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible set sail from Portsmouth

A task force is sent by Britain to recapture the Falkland Islands from Argentina

Reagan terminates Haig's peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid. British destroyer group takes up holding position in mid-Atlantic

Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse chairs conference at Ascension Island with Admiral Sandy Woodward and 3 Commando Brigade which sets out detailed plans for the retaking of the Islands by force

British War Cabinet orders repossession of Islands

British task force arrives in Falklands waters

Britain warns Argentina that any military or civilian ship or aircraft representing a threat to the task force will be destroyed

QE2 leaves Southampton with 5 Infantry Brigade comprising Scots Guards, Welsh Guards and Gurkhas

Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells Commons of collapse of peace process, and orders task force into battle

Peter Blaker, Minister of State for Defence, announces that the official count of British military and civilian war dead is 255, with approximately 300 wounded

British forces land on Southern Thule (South Sandwich Islands) - Argentines surrender without a fight. Britain formally declares an end to hostilities

Thatcher appoints an official commission headed by Lord Franks to examine the causes of Britain's failure to prevent Argentine capture of the Islands

Destroyers and frigates exercising off Gibraltar under Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward were ordered south. They were joined by the carriers Hermes and Invincible, loaded with Sea Harrier fighters as well as amphibious ships and merchant ships

Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse chairs conference at Ascension Island with Admiral Sandy Woodward and 3 Commando Brigade which sets out detailed plans for the retaking of the Islands by force

War cabinet gives Admiral Woodward the go ahead for landing plan

Explains that the former aircraft carrier Ark Royal is no longer available and that the new carrier of that name will not be ready for years.

Oversees Army participation as follow-on forces move into the islands after the initial amphibious assault.

Walesa is released from prison

Walesa is released from prison

Chairs planning talks with Woodward and Thompson.

New Delhi hosts the Asian Games, prompting major investment in sporting and urban infrastructure.

Death of Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr, assassinated after planning a return to politics

Killed in a bomb explosion at his party HQ in Beirut

Launches his Exocet with Curilovic during the coordinated strike on the British formation.

Launches an AM39 Exocet during the attack that sets Atlantic Conveyor ablaze and causes its eventual loss.

Acquires British radar contacts during the low-level approach and selects the largest return as the strike target.

Takes off from Rio Grande with Julio Barraza for a second major Exocet strike against the British task force.

Flies the second Super Etendard in the attack mission against the British naval group.

Attacks HMS Argonaut with cannon and rockets after identifying British ships in San Carlos Water.

Survives the sinking with members of his crew; 323 Argentine sailors are killed in the loss of the cruiser.

Is commanding General Belgrano when HMS Conqueror torpedoes the cruiser.

Commands the 2nd Marine Infantry Battalion, the core unit of the Argentine amphibious landing force during Operation Rosario.

Arrives with the 5th Marine Infantry Battalion to reinforce the Argentine defence of Stanley.

Captains Victor K2 XL189 during the complex tanker operation supporting the first Black Buck raid.

Flies a Victor tanker deep into the refuelling sequence supporting Vulcan XM607 on Black Buck 1.

Osbourne is signed to Epic Records after showing up drunk at a meeting and biting the head off a dove

INLA bombs in Ballykelly kill 11 soldiers

Israeli jets raid PLO bases south of Beirut

Israeli jets attack civilian areas in West Beirut killing 120

Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut

Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut

Strikes the PLO in Lebanon as retaliation for PLO guerrilla activities within Israel

Britain renews its formal protest at Davidoff's unauthorised landing in South Georgia

Britain renews its formal protest at Davidoff's unauthorised landing in South Georgia

British and Argentine deputy Foreign Minister's issue a joint communique praising the cordial and positive spirit of sovereignty discussions held in New York

British and Argentine deputy Foreign Ministers issue a joint communique praising the cordial and positive spirit of sovereignty discussions held in New York

Commands naval reconnaissance activity that locates the British force before the Super Etendard attack on HMS Sheffield.

British Foreign Secretary Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action

British Foreign Secretaty Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action

Receives the British surrender after Argentine forces secure key objectives around Stanley.

Represents Greece as leaders consider economic recovery and Community budget questions.

Accompanies Margaret Thatcher to a Cabinet meeting and presents the naval case for a determined response to the Argentine seizure.

Receives strong Cabinet support after explaining the Navy's ability and determination to mount a South Atlantic operation.

In accordance with Camp David agreements, Israel completes the Sinai withdrawal

Ariel Sharon, as defense minister, directs the dismantling of Israeli settlements in the Sinai Peninsula

Robson captains England for the first time, leading the side to a 3-0 win over Greece in Salonika

The Israeli army occupies Beirut

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Argentines surrender Goose Green, British take 1,400 prisoners, and the Islanders imprisoned at Goose Green by the Argentines are released

Receives news of the Argentine surrender at Goose Green.

Iran recaptures Khorramshar

South Georgia is recaptured from the Argentinians

Announces the recovery of South Georgia.

South Georgia recaptured by Royal Marines - Thatcher tells Britain to "rejoice"

Commands the landing that secures Southern Thule.

British forces land on Southern Thule (South Sandwich Islands) - Argentines surrender without a fight

Becomes a British prisoner of war after the Argentine garrison at Stanley surrenders.

Announces the official British casualty figures.

Releases Cat People with Giorgio Moroder for the film of the same name.

Iraq declares a ceasefire

Iraq declares a ceasefire

Appointed Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly

Advises the War Cabinet on military strategy.

Acts during the crisis while Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Terence Lewin is returning from an official visit to New Zealand.

Son Sann takes the prime minister role in the exile coalition

Son Sann is named Prime Minister of the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea

Sihanouk is named President of the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea

CGDK is proclaimed with Sihanouk as President

Releases Coda, collecting unreleased Led Zeppelin studio material.

Provides medical support within Giachino's assault patrol during the fighting around Government House.

President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain

President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain

The Congress reaffirms Dengs policies, including economic liberalization

Sees right-wing National Party dissidents form the Conservative Party.

Proclaims patriation of the Constitution and the Charter of Rights.

The sinking occurs 14 hours after Constitutional President of the Republic of Peru Fernando Belapounds nde Terry had proposed a comprehensive peace plan and called for regional unity

Evren installed himself as President of Republic of Turkey on with the 90% approval of the new constitution that was submitted to a public referendum

Requests contingency plans for a possible Argentine blockade or invasion.

Represents Ireland as leaders address enlargement, finances and future Community development.

Attends his first European Council as chancellor while the Community addresses budgetary and institutional questions.

Represents Greece as leaders address enlargement, budgetary disputes and future Community development.

Scores the opening goal for Standard Liege in the European Cup Winners' Cup final against Barcelona.

Scores Barcelona's winning goal against Standard Liege in the European Cup Winners' Cup final.

Leads a deceptive SAS action near Darwin intended to distract Argentine forces during the San Carlos landings.

President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain

A "defence area" is declared around the fleet

The maritime exclusion zone comes into operation

The exclusion zone comes into force

The exclusion zone is extended to 12 miles off the Argentine coast

Declares a defence area around the British fleet.

Commands Royal Marines resisting the Argentine landing.

Goes to find Defence Secretary John Nott after deciding that the government's current operational advice understates what the Navy can do.

Vildoso assumes power and organises the transfer to the elected civilian government.

Addresses the Commons on derelict-land reclamation policy.

The British Ambassador of Argentina lodges a formal protest against the unauthorised landing on South Georgia on 20 December 1981 by Argentine scrap-metal merchant Constantino Davidoff

The British Ambassador of Argentina lodges a formal protest against the unauthorised landing on South Georgia on 20 December 1981 by Argentine scrap-metal merchant shipshant Constantino Davidoff

Britain's United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons sent back to New York with British peace proposals

Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Luce begins sovereignty talks with his Argentine counterpart Ernesto Ros in New York

Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Luce begins sovereignty talks with his Argentine counterpart Ernesto Ros in New York

UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement

Rejects the Peruvian peace plan, cites the sinking of the Belgrano. Galtieri rejects Peruvian peace plan, citing General Belgrano

The Junta rejects the Peruvian peace plan for a 2nd time. Argentine junta rejects Peruvian peace plan

Argentine junta concedes that sovereignty of the Islands isnt a precondition to the United Nations peace plan

The Junta concedes that "sovereignty not a precondition". Argentine junta concedes that sovereignty of the Islands isn't a precondition to the United Nations peace plan

Presents the Junta with a 5 point peace plan

Argentina rejects Haigs 5 point peace plan & London is informed

Argentina rejects Haig's 5 point peace plan and London is informed

Emergency meeting of full British cabinet approves Peruvian peace plan

Full cabinet approval of the Peruvian peace plan

Argentine junta rejects Peruvian peace plan

Argentine junta concedes that sovereignty of the Islands is not a precondition to the United Nations peace plan

Sent to Washington with Britain's response to Haig's peace plan

Argentina rejects Haig proposals

Peruvian President Belaunde Terry presents a peace proposal to Galtieri who gives preliminary acceptance with some modifications

The Junta rejects the British proposals. Argentine junta rejects British peace proposals

Peruvian President Belaunde Terry presents a peace proposal to Galtieri who gives preliminary acceptance with some modifications

British peace proposals transmitted to Argentina

Argentine junta rejects British peace proposals

The Junta rejects the British proposals

Brigadier General Mario Menendez dismissed from Argentine army

Mugabe dismisses Nkomo and other ZAPU ministers after alleged arms discoveries.

Is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for leadership and combat performance during the Sea Harrier campaign.

Contests the Beconsfield by-election during the Falklands War, loses deposit

Evren installed himself as President of Republic of Turkey on with the 90% approval of the new constitution that was submitted to a public referendum

Cabinet approves dispatch of a task force.

Release Eminence Front from It's Hard.

Formally declares an end to hostilities.

The Second Jørgensen Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.

Mortimer lifts the European Cup after Villa's victory over Bayern Munich.

Withe scores the only goal as Aston Villa defeats Bayern Munich in the European Cup final.

Rimmer leaves the European Cup final injured after nine minutes.

Spink replaces the injured Jimmy Rimmer and keeps Bayern Munich scoreless.

Barton guides Villa past Dynamo Kyiv after replacing Ron Saunders.

Villa eliminates Anderlecht to reach its first European Cup final.

Barton guides Aston Villa to a 1-0 European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich.

Defends the German-Italian initiative for stronger European political cooperation before the European Parliament.

Is evacuated for treatment after being wounded in the Government House action.

British Government announces it will impose a 200-mile exclusion zone around the Islands on 26 April

Announces a 200-mile maritime exclusion zone.

200 mile maritime exclusion zone around the Islands declared by Britain to prevent Argentine reinforcements and supplies reaching the Islands from the mainland

Maritime exclusion zone is declared a total exclusion zone, applicable to all ships and aircraft supporting the Argentine occupation of the Islands

Britain extends total exclusion zone to 12 miles off Argentine coast

200 mile exclusion zone established around the Islands during the war is replaced by a Falkland Islands Protection Zone of 150 miles

Britain lifts the Exclusion Zone around the Islands

Lifts the exclusion zone around the islands.

Launches an AM39 Exocet during the mission that fatally damages HMS Sheffield.

Commands Glamorgan when a shore-launched Exocet strikes the destroyer, killing members of the ship's company.

Completes aerial refuelling with Bedacarratz before the pair continue at low level toward the British task force.

Washington prohibits Libyan oil imports and restricts strategic exports to Libya.

Participates in senior military planning that develops the operation to seize the Falkland Islands.

Commodore Mike Clapp is in charge of the amphibious ships

In overall command is Commander in Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse at his headquarters at Northwood near London

Leach sends orders to a Royal Navy force carrying out exercises in the Mediterranean to prepare to sail south.

Following the Argentine invasion, Cabinet approval is given for formation of a task force to retake the islands, implementing the naval response Leach had advocated.

The aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible leave Portsmouth with escorts as leading elements of the task force whose mobilization Leach had urged.

After an emergency meeting of the cabinet, approval is given for the formation of a task force to retake the islands

Backed by an emergency session of the House of Commons

Destroyers and frigates exercising off Gibraltar under Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward were ordered south. They were joined by the carriers Hermes and Invincible, loaded with Sea Harrier fighters as well as amphibious ships and merchant ships

Admiral Woodward's task group rendezvous with mid-Atlantic destroyers

War cabinet gives Admiral Woodward the go ahead for landing plan

Remains First Sea Lord when British forces complete the recovery of the Falkland Islands in June 1982.

Authorises military action after Argentina invades the Falkland Islands.

Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group

Makes one of his final public appearances during the Revolution Day ceremonies shortly before his death.

Provides the final planned fuel transfer that enables Martin Withers's Vulcan to continue toward Stanley.

Dies from wounds received at Government House, becoming the first Argentine combat fatality of the Falklands conflict.

Participates in the Argentine Navy's first wartime Super Etendard and Exocet attack against the British fleet.

Chan leaves office after the 1982 election

Directs Fitzcarraldo.

Telephones Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral John Fieldhouse to establish the readiness of the fleet before pressing the case for a South Atlantic operation.

Carrington says a diplomatic solution is being pursued

The Argentine Foreign Minister says that Argentina reserves the right to employ other means if Britain keeps refusing to cede sovereignty

Becomes Foreign Secretary after Carrington resigns.

Appointed Foreign Minister

Appointed Foreign Minister

Pilots HMS Antrim's Wessex during the difficult special-forces operation on Fortuna Glacier.

Pilots the overloaded Wessex that rescues SAS troops and helicopter crews from severe weather on the glacier.

Helps navigate the Wessex during the rescue of SAS personnel and crews from two helicopters lost on Fortuna Glacier.

Serves in the Wessex crew during the rescue of SAS soldiers and stranded helicopter personnel from Fortuna Glacier.

Serves as observer in HMS Antrim's Wessex helicopter during the hazardous insertion of SAS troops onto Fortuna Glacier.

Tshisekedi and other parliamentarians establish the Union for Democracy and Social Progress.

Is appointed to chair the inquiry into the crisis.

Thatcher appoints an official commission headed by Lord Franks to examine the causes of Britain's failure to prevent Argentine capture of the Islands

Appoints Lord Franks to examine pre-war decisions.

Arrives at the Falklands crisis meeting in full naval uniform after returning from a Portsmouth engagement, making a conspicuous intervention in the discussion.

The Act expands powers of savings institutions and accelerates financial deregulation.

Appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party

Commands the cruiser ARA General Belgrano while it operates southwest of the Falkland Islands.

Helps establish the General People's Congress.

Moves forward with 2 Para's tactical group during the fighting around Darwin Hill.

Flies a Scout helicopter casualty-evacuation mission carrying wounded personnel from the Goose Green battle.

Leads D Company, 2 Para, during the Battle of Goose Green.

Commands the principal Argentine Army garrison defending Darwin and Goose Green against 2 Para.

Surrenders the Argentine garrison after negotiations conclude the Battle of Goose Green.

Chan Sy's government is confirmed under the PRK system

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

Is seriously wounded while serving with Giachino's patrol during the attempt to take Government House.

Is mortally wounded during the firefight around Government House while attempting to obtain the governor's surrender.

Yoko Ono recieves the "Album of the Year Award" for "Double Fantasy" at the 24th annual Grammys

Directs Guerrico during a close-range engagement with Royal Marines defending South Georgia.

Leads marine troops ashore during the Argentine occupation of South Georgia.

Asks Alexander Haig to intercede with Argentina.

Takes Britain's response to Haig's peace proposals.

Haig sends his deputy General Vernon Walters to Buenos Aires

Haig sends his deputy General Vernon Walters to Buenos Aires

Scores a hat-trick as Italy defeat Brazil 3-2 in a decisive second-round match.

Intercepts and destroys an Argentine C-130 Hercules north of the islands.

Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon

Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon

Wins Glasgow Hillhead at a celebrated by-election, returning to the Commons.

As the Royal Navy mobilizes for the Falklands campaign, the nuclear-powered submarine HMS Conqueror sails from Faslane before the main carrier force departs.

HMS Conqueror sails south from Faslane.

Confirms the planned withdrawal of HMS Endurance.

Includes the assault ship HMS Fearless among the amphibious capabilities needed for a force capable of retaking the islands.

Commands HMS Glamorgan while the destroyer provides naval gunfire support for British troops near Stanley.

Identifies HMS Hermes as one of the two aircraft carriers required for the expeditionary force being assembled for the South Atlantic.

Includes the assault ship HMS Intrepid among the amphibious capabilities required for the projected South Atlantic campaign.

Identifies HMS Invincible as one of the two aircraft carriers required to provide air cover for the projected Falklands operation.

Commands HMS Plymouth through operations from South Georgia to San Carlos and the later Falklands campaign.

Follows John Nott to the House of Commons and seeks admission to the ministerial meeting considering the Falklands crisis.

Reviews intelligence material indicating that an Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands is becoming imminent.

Reagan terminates Haigs peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid

Reagan terminates Haigs peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid

Reagan terminates Haig's peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid

Informs Mohamed Ali Seineldin that the 25th Infantry Regiment has been selected for the planned Falklands operation.

The Argentine Joint Armed Forces committee beings planning military invasion of Islands

The Juntas plans to capture Islands are revealed in a series of articles in La Prensa newspaper

Hercules aircraft operated by Argentine military airline LADE,on a mail run to an Antarctic base, lands at Stanley Airport, falsely claiming a fuel leak, and carrying senior Argentine officers who survey Stanley

Violent anti-Government riots occur across Argentina. The Junta takes final decision to invade the Islands on 2 April

Argentina puts Operation Rosario into action by bringing ships into position off the Falkland Islands

Argentine special forces land at Mullet Creek at 4.30am, more troops land at York Bay at 5.30am, and by 6am are engaged in battle with the Royal Marines - 3 Argentines are killed.

Brigadier General Mario Menendez is appointed Governor of Islas Malvinas and Dependencies.

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces". Forces the garrison of 18 Royal Marines to surrender.

Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

The Argentine fleet leaves Puerto Belgrano

Britain warns Argentina that any military or civilian ship or aircraft representing a threat to the task force will be destroyed

Organisation of American States supports Argentina's sovereignty claim but calls for peaceful negotiations

Argentine war toll set at 645 dead and missing

British Foreign Secretaty Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action

Brigadier General Mario Menendez is appointed Governor of Islas Malvinas and Dependencies

1st day of the Falklands War when the Argentines capture the Falklands

The United Nations directive 502 is passed through the House of Commons

The task force sails for the Falklands

South Georgia is recaptured & the nation is told to "rejoice!"

The General Belgrano is sunk by HMS conqueror

British troops land at San Carlos Bay

Port Stanley is captured & the Argentinians surrender. Argentine forces surrender as the British recapture Port Stanley

Iran launches its 1st attack into Iraq

Iran launches its 1st attack into Iraq

Iran moves troops into northern Iraq

Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group

The invasion leads to the unconditional recognition of the State of Israel. Israels ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, is shot and wounded outside a London hotel, Israels invasion of Lebanon follows the assassination attempt, the attack is blamed on Abu Nidals Palestinian Fatah group. Israel attacks targets in south Lebanon one day after the attempted assassination of the Israeli Ambassador in London

Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead

Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon

Israel wipes out Syrian SAM missiles in Bekaa Valley

Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut

The Israeli army occupies Beirut

Israeli General Rafael Eitan convinces Defence Minister Ariel Sharon to invade southern Lebanon to clean out the PLO bases there

Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead

Israel wipes out Syrian SAM missiles in Bekaa Valley

Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut

The Israeli army occupies Beirut

Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag

The British Ambassador of Argentina lodges a formal protest against the unauthorised landing on South Georgia on 20 December 1981 by Argentine scrap-metal merchant Constantino Davidoff

Britain renews its formal protest at Davidoff's unauthorised landing in South Georgia

Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag

Britain renews its formal protest at Davidoff's unauthorised landing in South Georgia

Davidoff sends 40 workmen on naval vessel Bahia Buen Suceso to dismantle Leith whaling station, the workmen fail to ask permission to land from the British Antarctic Survey base at Grytviken and hoist the Argentine flag

The South Georgia operation begins

Is warned that an Argentine landing may be imminent.

Syria closes Iraqs 400,000 barrels per day oil export line

Release It's Hard.

Captains Italy to its third World Cup title at the age of forty.

Coaches Italy to its first World Cup title since 1938.

The Jams final concert takes place at the Brighton Centre

Issues a cordial communique after talks with Argentina.

Participates in the junta decision that commits Argentina to the military seizure of the islands.

Is killed while moving forward under fire during the Battle of Goose Green.

Receives approval for the San Carlos landing.

Advises on landing sites for Operation Sutton.

Directs the landing force under orders intended to capture the islands while avoiding British and civilian casualties.

Commands the Argentine detachment remaining at Leith Harbour during the South Georgia crisis.

Surrenders the Argentine detachment at Leith Harbour after British forces retake South Georgia.

Addresses Commons questions on Liverpool and inner-city policy.

Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Local Government Finance (No. 2) Bill.

Addresses Commons questions on the London Docklands Development Corporation.

Atlantic Conveyor is hit by Exocet missiles.

HMS Antelope is lost after unexploded bombs detonate.

HMS Ardent is sunk after repeated air attacks.

HMS Coventry is sunk by Argentine aircraft.

HMS Sheffield is hit by an Exocet missile.

Loses HMS Sheffield to Argentine air attack.

Appointed manager of Leeds United

Bobby Robson is appointed coach of the English national football team and selects former West Bromwich Albion team-mate Don Howe as his chief coach

Bobby Robson is appointed coach of the English national football team and selects former West Bromwich Albion team-mate Don Howe as his chief coach

Palestinians are massacred by "Christian Falangists"

The bloodshed brings calls for Begins resignation

Is appointed MBE for mine-clearance and explosive-disposal work associated with ARA Santa Fe.

UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force

President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth

President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth

President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth

Pym meets United Nations Secretary General Perez de Cuellar in New York. Has discussions with Perez de Cuellar

Is Mentioned in Despatches for his service commanding D Company during the Falklands campaign.

Requests merchant shipping support for Operation Corporate because the Royal Navy alone does not possess enough transport capacity for the rapid deployment.

The naval plan Leach advocates depends on requisitioned civilian vessels to carry substantial elements of the landing force toward the South Atlantic.

Is awarded the Military Cross for leadership during the Battle of Mount Tumbledown.

Leads Sea Harrier combat operations as British fighters engage Argentine aircraft on the opening day of major air attacks.

The Jewish town of Misgav was built on land seized from the Palestinians over 3 decades, its 7,000 Jewish residents have jurisdiction over 183,000 dunams (a quarter-acre), while the areas 200,000 Arabs reside on 200,000 dunams

The Argentine fleet leaves Puerto Belgrano

Cabinet approves the sending of the task force

The task force arrives at the exclusion zone

Finds the Royal Marines barracks abandoned after British defenders move toward Government House.

Leads SAS forces deep behind Argentine positions and secures Mount Kent ahead of the main British advance.

Lands with the main amphibious commando group from ARA Santisima Trinidad in inflatable craft.

Argues that failing to respond effectively to the seizure of the islands would seriously diminish Britain's international credibility.

Warns that mounting the operation will require a major national effort extending beyond the ships immediately available to the Royal Navy.

Wins overwhelming Transvaal party support for his policy direction.

The Socialist government nationalizes major banks and industrial groups

Announces nationalization of the banking system during the debt and currency crisis

Directs the Argentine Navy during the opening naval phase of the Falklands conflict.

Recognizes that the fleet requires civilian shipping to move troops, equipment, supplies, and specialist support over the long South Atlantic route.

Coordinates naval support and logistics for Argentine surface units operating from Stanley during the occupation.

The General Belgrano is sunk outside the Exclusion Zone demarcated by the British. After the loss of the Belgrano, the entire Argentine fleet returns to port and do not leave again for the duration of hostilities

Galtieri rejects Peruvian peace plan, citing General Belgrano

The British lose the Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield to fire following an Exocet missile strike - 20 die

The Ardent is sunk

The HMS Antelope is sunk

The HMS Coventry is sunk. The Atlantic Conveyor is sunk

Vulnerable to Argentine aircraft, both carrier and land based, missile armed surface ships and submarines Woodward's approval is given to sink any Argentine warships outside Argentine territorial waters

General Belgrano sunk 30 miles outside exclusion zone by submarine Conqueror on orders of War Cabinet who claim self-defence - 368 Argentines die

British frigate Ardent sunk in San Carlos Water by air attack - 22 die

British destroyer Coventry sunk by air attack - 20 die. British container ship Atlantic Conveyor is abandoned with 3 vital chinook helicopters aboard after an exocet missile hit sets the ship ablaze - 12 die

HMS Conqueror sinks the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano.

Concludes that if Argentina occupies the islands the Royal Navy should be used to recover them rather than accept the occupation as irreversible.

Releases Nebraska, a stark solo album recorded largely on a home cassette recorder.

Uses a Neptune patrol aircraft to maintain contact information on the British force for the Sheffield strike.

Leads a small amphibious commando and tactical-diver patrol ashore during the night before the main Argentine landing.

Announces through a message to the United Nations that the Soviet Union will not be the first to use nuclear weapons.

President Reagan states he will do nothing to undercut the SALT agreements as long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint

Occupies West Beirut

Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria

Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley

British Vulcans attack Stanley airfield.

Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley

British forces begin bombarding Argentine positions around Stanley

Pilots the Vulcan bomber during Black Buck 1.

Operation Corporate is the codename given to the British military operations in the Falklands War, the commander of task force operations is Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse

Commands Operation Corporate from Northwood.

Two brigades of troops had been transported 8,000 miles and one of the most successful amphibious landings was conducted in San Carlos Water when 3,000 troops are put ashore without casualties

Two brigades of troops had been transported 8,000 miles and one of the most successful amphibious landings was conducted in San Carlos Water when 3,000 troops are put ashore without casualties

The first landings of SAS troops took place, the weather is so bad that their landings and others made the next day are all withdrawn after several helicopters crash into the Fortuna glacier

SAS landings on Fortuna Glacier are abandoned in bad weather.

A submarine alert is sounded and operations are halted, with the Tidespring being withdrawn to deeper water to avoid interception

After a short forced march by the British force ordered by Sheridan, the Argentine forces surrendered without resistance, Prime Minister Thatcher breaks the news to the media, telling them to "Just rejoice at that news!"

Leads British forces as South Georgia is retaken.

Serves throughout the opening South Georgia phase aboard HMS Antrim's Wessex HAS.3 helicopter Humphrey.

Commands the Argentine amphibious landing force assigned to seize the Falkland Islands during Operation Rosario.

Serves as a senior commander in the joint Argentine operation that captures the Falkland Islands.

Deploys elements of the 25th Infantry Regiment during Operation Rosario as Argentine Army forces join the amphibious assault.

Directs the amphibious landing in San Carlos Water.

HMS Intrepid supports the San Carlos landing.

HMS Fearless supports the amphibious landing.

Operation Sutton is presented to the cabinet

San Carlos landings begin, codenamed Operation Sutton. British frigate Ardent sunk in San Carlos Water by air attack - 22 die

Plans the land campaign with naval commanders.

Finds the operational advice circulating in the Ministry of Defence excessively pessimistic about Britain's ability to respond to an Argentine occupation.

Describes the proposed attempt to recover the Falklands as an operation involving considerable risk but judges that the risk should be taken.

Organisation of American States supports Argentina's sovereignty claim but calls for peaceful negotiations

Organisation of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the US to stop helping Britain - only the US, Chile, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago abstain

Organisation of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the US to stop helping Britain - only the US, Chile, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago abstain

Organization of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the US to stop helping Britain - only the US, Chile, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago abstain

Organization of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the US to stop helping Britain - only the US, Chile, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago abstain

Questions whether the Falklands are protected against surprise attack.

Olaf Palme makes his 5th unsuccessful United Nations peace bid

Returns to New York with British peace proposals.

Commands D Squadron in the raid that destroys eleven Argentine aircraft on Pebble Island.

Cabinet considers and accepts the Peruvian peace plan.

Parker's film adaptation Pink Floyd The Wall premieres in London

Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country

Keeps HMS Plymouth operational after the frigate is heavily attacked and damaged by Argentine aircraft.

I participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

Appointed de facto President of Argentina after Leopoldo Galtieri

Giani Zail Singh takes office as the seventh President of India.

Appointed President of the Lebanon after the death of his brother

Appointed President of Panama

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term

Somare returns as Prime Minister after the national election

200 mile exclusion zone established around the Islands during the war is replaced by a Falkland Islands Protection Zone of 150 miles

Magana becomes provisional President after the Constituent Assembly election

Shoots down Carlos Tomba's Pucara with cannon fire during the San Carlos fighting.

Thatcher receives American confirmation that Britain can modernize its nuclear deterrent with Trident II

QE2 sails with 5 Infantry Brigade troops.

Reagan approves Haig peace mission

Reagan approves the Haig peace mission

Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action

Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action

Street battles lead to defeat of the Mujaheddin by the Revolutionary Guard

Street battles lead to defeat of the Mujaheddin by the Revolutionary Guard

Evren installed himself as President of Republic of Turkey on with the 90% approval of the new constitution that was submitted to a public referendum

Suffers a refuelling-probe failure in severe weather, forcing Bob Tuxford's Victor to take over the final tanker role.

Redirects commandos from Moody Brook toward Stanley as fighting develops around Government House.

Saunders resigns during Villa's European Cup campaign after a dispute with the board.

Junior Foreign Office Minister's Richard Luce and Humphrey Atkins resign

Resigns as President & Army Commander in Chief after failing to retain the Falklands

Resigns as Foreign Secretary after the invasion.

Carrington resigns and is replaced as Foreign Secretary by Francis Pym

Carrington resigns and is replaced as Foreign Secretary by Francis Pym

Carrington resigns and is replaced as Foreign Secretary by Francis Pym

Junior Foreign Office Minister's Richard Luce and Humphrey Atkins resign

Argentine forces on the Falkland Islands cease resistance, ending the land campaign around Port Stanley.

Returns safely after the Exocet attack that destroys Atlantic Conveyor and its helicopter cargo.

Escapes the heavily defended anchorage after completing reconnaissance and attack passes against the landing force.

Returns to Rio Grande after the attack that leaves HMS Sheffield fatally damaged.

Receives most remaining occupied Sinai territory after Israel completes its scheduled withdrawal.

Siles Zuazo takes office and restores civilian democratic rule.

Returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner.

Returns from Washington with the US an an ally

Returns to London to brief President Reagan

Consolidates control after opponents reject his reform proposals.

Leaves Robben Island after eighteen years of imprisonment.

Argentina puts Operation Rosario into action by bringing ships into position off the Falkland Islands

Includes Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships as an essential part of the fuel, stores, transport, and replenishment system for the task force.

The Israeli army occupies Beirut

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Argentina rejects Haigs plan unless Britain agrees to transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and allow Argentine nationals to settle in the Islands

Organisation of American States supports Argentina's sovereignty claim but calls for peaceful negotiations

Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces"

Offers to place the Falklands under jurisdiction of the UN, Argentina refuses

The Chinese insist on regaining Hong Kong by 1997

In accordance with Camp David agreements, Israel completes the Sinai withdrawal

Ariel Sharon, as defense minister, directs the dismantling of Israeli settlements in the Sinai Peninsula

The organisation becomes the principal vehicle of his government.

Reagan confirms American readiness to sell Trident II systems to the United Kingdom

The capital is officially renamed Harare on the second independence anniversary.

Leads 3 Commando Brigade ashore at San Carlos.

Flies a Pucara ground-attack sortie during the first day of the British San Carlos landings.

Flies an Aermacchi MB-339 reconnaissance mission over the British landing force at San Carlos.

President Ronald Reagan reinstates the trade embargo with Cuba

President Ronald Reagan reinstates the trade embargo with Cuba

Spends several weeks supervising hazardous diving and explosive-clearance work aboard and around ARA Santa Fe.

Helps make ARA Santa Fe safe enough to be refloated and moved from the harbour.

Commands 22 SAS as the regiment deploys with the British task force for operations in the South Atlantic.

Begins the Schlüter Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.

Becomes the first elected leader of the Social Democratic Party.

Calls for all operational Sea Harriers that can be made available to support the carrier force sent toward the Falklands.

Commands 801 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Invincible during the Falklands air campaign.

Returns as Taoiseach and forms another Fine Gael-Labour coalition government.

Returns as Taoiseach for a short second administration.

Is told that his 25th Infantry Regiment has been selected for the planned operation to seize the Falkland Islands.

Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at St Paul's Cathedral in London

Play farewell-tour concerts at Shea Stadium.

Takes off in a Super Etendard with Armando Mayora for an Exocet strike against the British task force.

Flies as the second Super Etendard pilot in the Exocet mission against HMS Sheffield.

Releases Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, including the unexpectedly successful Valley Girl.

Supports the rapid use of ships taken up from trade to augment Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary capacity for the Falklands campaign.

Is shot down by Nigel Ward's Sea Harrier and ejects safely from his Pucara.

The Israeli army occupies Beirut

Occupies West Beirut

Iran attacks Dezful

The General Belgrano is sunk outside the Exclusion Zone demarcated by the British. Over 700 men are rescued from the open ocean despite cold seas and stormy weather, the 368 losses from the Belgrano total just over half of Argentine deaths in the Falklands conflict

Galtieri rejects Peruvian peace plan, citing General Belgrano. After the loss of the Belgrano, the entire Argentine fleet returns to port and do not leave again for the duration of hostilities

The sinking occurs 14 hours after Constitutional President of the Republic of Peru Fernando Belapounds nde Terry had proposed a comprehensive peace plan and called for regional unity

HMS Conqueror fired three torpedoes at General Belgrano on 2 May 1982; two struck and the cruiser was abandoned as she sank.

Belgrano was torpedoed while Peruvian President Fernando Belaúnde Terry was promoting a peace proposal aimed at ending the Falklands conflict.

Argentine and Chilean vessels rescued 772 survivors from General Belgrano between 3 and 5 May amid cold, worsening South Atlantic weather.

The cruiser sinking changes Argentine naval operations.

HMS Conqueror sinks the cruiser General Belgrano.

Explains that the force would require about three weeks, rather than a few days, to reach the South Atlantic operating area.

Continues helicopter operations supporting British forces during the recapture of South Georgia.

Argentine workers land at Leith and raise an Argentine flag.

Leads a small Argentine military detachment accompanying the scrap-metal party at Leith Harbour.

Remains involved in Argentine garrison operations on South Georgia after the initial fighting.

Participates in HMS Antrim's Wessex operations during the campaign to recover South Georgia.

Commands an Argentine marine detachment sent to reinforce the operation against the British position at Grytviken.

Renews protest over Davidoff activity on South Georgia.

Commands ARA Guerrico as the corvette supports Argentine operations to seize Grytviken.

Commands D Squadron, 22 SAS, during special-forces operations connected with the recapture of South Georgia.

Argentina rejects Haig's plan unless Britain agrees to transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and allow Argentine nationals to settle in the Islands

The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution calling for a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute

Opens sovereignty talks with Argentine representatives.

Directs SAS operations in theatre during reconnaissance, raids and actions supporting the British land campaign.

The merchant-shipping mobilization requested under Leach's naval response helps bring SS Canberra into Operation Corporate as a major troop transport.

The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982

The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982

Receives a state funeral in Moscow attended by Soviet officials and foreign leaders.

Warns islanders and mobilises local defences.

Governor Hunt advises Islanders that Galtieri has rejected Reagan's intervention, and declares a State of Emergency at 3.25am

States that Britain is pursuing a diplomatic settlement.

Provides targeting information that enables the Super Etendard pair to approach the British naval formation.

Orders nuclear submarines south as invasion fears grow.

Becomes crown prince following King Fahd's accession.

Succeeds King Khalid as the fifth king of Saudi Arabia.

MPs are recalled for a special Saturday sitting of the House of Commons (first since Suez)

Plans to draw heavily on the operational surface fleet to provide escorts and combat power for the South Atlantic force.

Signs the surrender document with Mario Menendez.

The Battle of Port Stanley ends with the surrender of Argentine forces

Uses his special-forces command experience in contacts supporting arrangements for the Argentine surrender.

The Battle of Port Stanley ends with the surrender of Argentine forces

Orders surrender after Argentine troops control Stanley.

Syria closes Iraqs 400,000 barrels per day oil export line

Leads Argentine tactical divers ashore from ARA Santa Fe during the opening phase of Operation Rosario.

Receives Margaret Thatcher's authority to begin assembling the naval task force after giving his assessment of the operation's feasibility.

Advises that a naval task force can be mobilized to sail within roughly 48 hours despite the scale of the emergency.

Rendezvous with destroyers moving south.

Tells Parliament of the collapse of the peace process

Attends the Thanksgiving and Remembrance service.

Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells Commons of collapse of peace process, and orders task force into battle

Thatcher telegraphs American President Ronald Reagan asking him to warn the Argentines off

The world premiere of "The Wall" takes place at The Empire, Leicester Square

The world premiere of "The Wall" takes place at The Empire, Leicester Square

Extends restrictions to ships and aircraft supporting Argentina.

Answers a parliamentary question concerning Toxteth and the Government's urban response.

President Ronald Reagan reinstates the trade embargo with Cuba

Releases Trans, using electronic textures and vocoder effects during his Geffen period.

Is transferred from Robben Island to Pollsmoor Prison.

President Reagan states he will do nothing to undercut the SALT agreements as long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint

Visits Trelew during the San Carlos fighting and encourages Argentine aircrews conducting attacks against British forces.

Defeats Andries Treurnicht's challenge over constitutional reform.

Khmer Rouge join FUNCINPEC and KPNLF in the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea

Produces Tug of War, reuniting with Paul McCartney for a successful early-1980s album.

Leads close-quarter fighting that breaks through strongly defended Argentine marine positions on the mountain.

Deploys BIM 5 across Mount Tumbledown, Mount William and Sapper Hill as part of the Stanley defensive perimeter.

Commands Left Flank Company during the decisive central assault on Argentine positions on Mount Tumbledown.

Judges that the Falklands can still be recovered using the two available small aircraft carriers to provide naval air cover.

Continues diplomacy as British forces advance.

Rejects pressure for sovereignty negotiations after the war.

The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)

The United Kingdoms United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

The United Kingdom's United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

Submits a British draft resolution after the invasion.

The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)

Israel stages heavy bombardments of Beirut, the United Nations Security council expresses its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon, particularly in and around Beirut

UN Security Council meets at Britains request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force

UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

The United Kingdom's United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

An open debate commences at the United Nations Security Council into the Falkands War

UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement

UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement

Resolution 502 demands Argentine withdrawal from the islands.

The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)

The United Kingdom's United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

UN Resolution 505 bids de Cuellar to seek a settlement to the Falklands War

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

Britains United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons puts a draft resolution to the Security Council condemning the hostilities and demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

Lighthousekeeper and radio ham Reg Silvey makes radio contact with the UK and continues clandestine broadcasts throughout the occupation

UN Security Council meets at Britains request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force

Britains United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons puts a draft resolution to the Security Council condemning the hostilities and demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

The United Nations passes Resolution 502 demanding Argentine withdrawal from the Falklands

The United Nations directive 502 is passed through the House of Commons

UN Security Council passes Resolution 502 by 10 votes to 1 (with 4 abstentions) demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands - Argentina refuses to comply

Defines rules of engagement as self-defense under United Nations Charter Article 41

Offers to place the Falklands under jurisdiction of the UN, Argentina refuses

An open debate commences at the United Nations Security Council into the Falkands War

UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement

UN Resolution 505 bids de Cuellar to seek a settlement to the Falklands War

Britain vetoes the ceasfire resolution in the Security Council

The United Kingdoms United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

The United Nations resolution is adopted by the council United Nations Security Council Resolution 502, which passes with ten votes in support, one against (Panama) and four abstentions (China, the Soviet Union, Poland and Spain)

The United Kingdoms United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons submits a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, the resolution, which condemned the hostilities and demanded immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands

The United States bans Libyan oil imports and exports of oil-industry technology.

Answers a parliamentary question concerning the Urban Development Grant Scheme.

Rejoins Uriah Heep as the drummer

Returns from Washington after US backing shifts to Britain.

Addresses Commons questions on vacant and derelict land.

Reaches number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Valley Girl, recorded with his daughter Moon.

Venera 13 returns colour panoramas of the Venusian surface and analyses nearby soil.

Venera 13 lands on Venus and begins an exceptionally productive surface science session.

Venera 14 lands on Venus and returns further images and direct measurements of surface material.

Directs Veronika Voss.

Discusses peace proposals with allied leaders.

Apointed Vice President of the United Malayas National Organisation

Takes part in the London victory parade.

Victory Parade in London

Tells Parliament that Argentine forces have surrendered.

The Haig peace mission arrives in Buenos Aires

The Haig peace mission arrives in Buenos Aires, 2nd time

Begins a Far East visit to Hong Kong

The Haig peace mission arrives in London

The Haig peace mission arrives in London, 2nd time

Pym visits Washington with the British response to Haig's proposals

Answers a parliamentary question concerning voluntary organisations in Liverpool.

Helmut Schmidt is defeated in a vote of no confidence & replaced by Helmut Kohl

The British Government sets up a War Cabinet to provide day-to-day political oversight of the campaign

Creates a small War Cabinet for daily campaign control.

The War Cabinet is dissolved

Dissolves the Falklands War Cabinet.

Orders the repossession of the Falkland Islands.

Commands D Company during 2 Para's assault on Wireless Ridge on the final night of the land campaign.

Withdraws surviving marines toward Stanley after British forces break the Tumbledown defensive position.

Scores Argentina's late goal in the 2-1 World Cup second-round defeat by Italy.

Is sent off late in Argentina's World Cup defeat by Brazil in Barcelona.

Is wounded during the Government House firefight while accompanying the Argentine special-force patrol.

Birth of Alberto Contador Velasco

Birth of Princess Madeleine

Death of Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr, assassinated after planning a return to politics

Death of Alex Harvey, Scottish musician

Death of Alfredo Ovando Candia

Death of Beshir Gemayel, assassinated

Death of Grace Patricia Kelly

Death of Harry "H" Corbett

Death of Henry Fonda

Death of Ingrid Bergman

Death of Leonid Brezhnev

Dies near Moscow at age seventy-five after eighteen years as Soviet Communist Party leader.

Death of Rhandy Rhoads, killed in an air-crash

Death of Romy Schneider

Death of Takashi Shimura

Helps capture Goose Green

Commands B Company during the attack.

Helps capture Goose Green

Commands D Company during the battle.

Helps capture Goose Green

Commands A Company during the fighting.

Commands 2 Para during the attack on Goose Green.

Argentine forces surrender at Goose Green after the battle.

Darwin and Goose Green are liberated, and the battalion releases the local inhabitants unharmed and forced the surrender of some 1,200 of the enemy. Commands the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment after H Jones is killed

Takes command after H Jones is killed.

Is severely wounded during the battle.

Argentines surrender Goose Green, British take 1,400 prisoners, and the Islanders imprisoned at Goose Green by the Argentines are released

Commands 42 Commando at Mount Harriet.

Commands the Argentine forces

Is killed while attacking Argentine positions.

Commands 3 Para at Mount Longdon.

Helps capture Mount Longdon, commands 3 Para

Commands BIM 5 during the hard-fought defence of Mount Tumbledown against the Scots Guards.

The Battle of Port Stanley ends with the surrender of Argentine forces. General Mario Menendez surrenders to Major General Jeremy Moore at 9pm FI time. By daylight Argentine troops are fleeing in disarray, by mid-morning white flags are flying in Stanley, and by noon the British have marched to the outskirts of Stanley

General Mario Menendez surrenders to Major General Jeremy Moore at 9pm FI time

Sergeant Ian McKay of 3 Para is killed on Mount Longdon and subsequently awarded Victoria Cross

General Mario Menendez surrenders to Major General Jeremy Moore at 9pm FI time

Receives the Argentine surrender at Stanley.

Battle for Stanley begins on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet and Two Sisters

Argentine forces surrender at Stanley to Major General Jeremy Moore.

Is severely wounded during the attack on Tumbledown.

Commands Scots Guards during the battle.

Commands 45 Commando at Two Sisters.

Orders his ships south to join the task force.

Directs Argentine resistance during the day-long British advance along the Darwin-Goose Green isthmus.

Keeps command after Guerrico is damaged by British small-arms and anti-tank fire during the Grytviken action.