Margaret Hilda Thatcher2 April 1982
1st day of the Falklands War when the Argentines capture the Falklands
Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
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
8-11 June, visits the Falkland Islands
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