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1982 in Germany
Explore 17 historical events and records for Germany in 1982.
Historical records for Germany in 1982
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February
March
Fitzcarraldo
Directs Fitzcarraldo.
May
DFB Cup Comeback Against Nuremberg
Paul Breitner helps Bayern recover from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Nuremberg 4-2 in the German Cup final.
July
1982 FIFA World Cup Final - Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge captained West Germany despite fitness problems, but Italy’s second-half goals decided the final.
1982 FIFA World Cup Final - Pierre Littbarski
Pierre Littbarski looked for openings on the German left as the team struggled against Italy’s organised defending.
October
European Parliament Integration Speech
Defends the German-Italian initiative for stronger European political cooperation before the European Parliament.
Vote of Confidence
Helmut Schmidt is defeated in a vote of no confidence & replaced by Helmut Kohl
December
Copenhagen European Council
Attends his first European Council as chancellor while the Community addresses budgetary and institutional questions.
Other events (month unknown)
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany, 1st term
Economy of Germany
Unemployment rises from 582,000 in 1974 to 1.8 million in 1982
Essay on Political Responsibility
Böll continued publishing public reflections on war, conscience and citizenship.
Fractional Quantum Hall Effect
With Daniel Tsui, discovers the fractional quantum Hall effect in a two-dimensional electron system.
International Caps
Represents West Germany in the 1982 World Cup semi-final against France and helps his team prevail in the penalty shootout.
KBE
Dahrendorf is made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) by Queen Elizabeth II
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
The Model Single
Sees The Model become a major UK hit after its single reissue.
Vote of Confidence
Helmut Schmidt is defeated in a vote of no confidence & replaced by Helmut Kohl
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