Historical records for Great Britain in 1982, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Local Government Finance (No. 2) Bill.
Answers a parliamentary question concerning voluntary organisations in Liverpool.
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
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
Renews protest over Davidoff activity on South Georgia.
Death of Alex Harvey, Scottish musician
Thatcher confirms the retirement of HMS Endurance
Confirms the planned withdrawal of HMS Endurance.
Answers a parliamentary question concerning Toxteth and the Government's urban response.
Yoko Ono recieves the "Album of the Year Award" for "Double Fantasy" at the 24th annual Grammys
Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Luce begins sovereignty talks with his Argentine counterpart Ernesto Ros in New York
Opens sovereignty talks with Argentine representatives.
Saunders resigns during Villa's European Cup campaign after a dispute with the board.
British and Argentine deputy Foreign Ministers issue a joint communique praising the cordial and positive spirit of sovereignty discussions held in New York
Issues a cordial communique after talks with Argentina.
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
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
Questions whether the Falklands are protected against surprise attack.
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
Requests contingency plans for a possible Argentine blockade or invasion.
Thatcher receives American confirmation that Britain can modernize its nuclear deterrent with Trident II
Addresses Commons questions on Liverpool and inner-city policy.
Addresses Commons questions on vacant and derelict land.
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
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
Carrington says a diplomatic solution is being pursued
Carrington says a diplomatic solution is being pursued
States that Britain is pursuing a diplomatic settlement.
Death of Harry "H" Corbett
British Foreign Secretary Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action
Britain begins contingency planning for the sending of a task force to the Islands
British Foreign Secretary Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action
Asks Alexander Haig to intercede with Argentina.
The Joint Intelligence Committee reports an invasion seems imminent, Thatcher orders 3 nuclear submarines south to the Islands
Orders nuclear submarines south as invasion fears grow.
Includes 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in the force package required to recover the Falkland Islands.
Chooses to take his naval assessment directly to ministers rather than leave the issue with the acting Chief of the Defence Staff.
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
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.
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.
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.
Acts during the crisis while Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Terence Lewin is returning from an official visit to New Zealand.
Goes to find Defence Secretary John Nott after deciding that the government's current operational advice understates what the Navy can do.
Telephones Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral John Fieldhouse to establish the readiness of the fleet before pressing the case for a South Atlantic operation.
Arrives at the Falklands crisis meeting in full naval uniform after returning from a Portsmouth engagement, making a conspicuous intervention in the discussion.
Includes the assault ship HMS Fearless among the amphibious capabilities needed for a force capable of retaking the islands.
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.
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.
Is warned that an Argentine landing may be imminent.
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.
Concludes that if Argentina occupies the islands the Royal Navy should be used to recover them rather than accept the occupation as irreversible.
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.
Includes Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships as an essential part of the fuel, stores, transport, and replenishment system for the task force.
Calls for all operational Sea Harriers that can be made available to support the carrier force sent toward the Falklands.
Explains that the force would require about three weeks, rather than a few days, to reach the South Atlantic operating area.
Plans to draw heavily on the operational surface fleet to provide escorts and combat power for the South Atlantic force.
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.
Thatcher telegraphs American President Ronald Reagan asking him to warn the Argentines off
Judges that the Falklands can still be recovered using the two available small aircraft carriers to provide naval air cover.
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
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
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
Death of Rhandy Rhoads, killed in an air-crash
Barton guides Villa past Dynamo Kyiv after replacing Ron Saunders.
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
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.
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.
Leach sends orders to a Royal Navy force carrying out exercises in the Mediterranean to prepare to sail south.
UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
Warns islanders and mobilises local defences.
UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
UN Security Council meets at Britains request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
UN Security Council meets at Britains request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
Commands the amphibious shipping for the campaign.
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
In overall command is Commander in Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse at his headquarters at Northwood near London
Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.
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.
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
Orders his ships south to join the task force.
Releases Cat People with Giorgio Moroder for the film of the same name.
Commands Royal Marines resisting the Argentine landing.
Cabinet approves dispatch of a task force.
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
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.
After an emergency meeting of the cabinet, approval is given for the formation of a task force to retake 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
Authorises military action after Argentina invades the Falkland Islands.
1st day of the Falklands War when the Argentines capture the Falklands
Cabinet approves the sending of the task force
Commands Operation Corporate from Northwood.
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"
Governor Hunt advises Islanders that Galtieri has rejected Reagan's intervention, and declares a State of Emergency at 3.25am
MPs are recalled for a special Saturday sitting of the House of Commons (first since Suez)
Orders surrender after Argentine troops control Stanley.
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
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
Backed by an emergency session of the House of Commons
The United Nations directive 502 is passed through the House of Commons
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.
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
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
Resolution 502 demands 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
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
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 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
Prepares 3 Commando Brigade for South Atlantic deployment.
HMS Conqueror sails south from Faslane.
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 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 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
Lighthousekeeper and radio ham Reg Silvey makes radio contact with the UK and continues clandestine broadcasts throughout the occupation
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)
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
British Government announces it will impose a 200-mile exclusion zone around the Islands on 26 April
Announces a 200-mile maritime exclusion zone.
The aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible leave Portsmouth with escorts as leading elements of the task force whose mobilization Leach had urged.
Appointed Foreign Minister
The task force sails for the Falklands
Junior Foreign Office Minister's Richard Luce and Humphrey Atkins resign
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
Advises the War Cabinet on military strategy.
Becomes Foreign Secretary after Carrington resigns.
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.
A task force is sent by Britain to recapture the Falkland Islands from Argentina
Appointed Foreign Minister
The maritime exclusion zone comes into operation
200 mile maritime exclusion zone around the Islands declared by Britain to prevent Argentine reinforcements and supplies reaching the Islands from the mainland
Argentina rejects Haig's 5 point peace plan and London is informed
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
Defines rules of engagement as self-defense under United Nations Charter Article 41
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
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
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
Chairs planning talks with Woodward and Thompson.
Plans the land campaign with naval commanders.
The exclusion zone comes into force
Argentina rejects Haig's plan unless Britain agrees to transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and allow Argentine nationals to settle in the Islands
British War Cabinet orders repossession of Islands
Orders the repossession of the Falkland Islands.
Addresses the Commons on derelict-land reclamation policy.
Sent to Washington with Britain's response to Haig's peace plan
Pilots HMS Antrim's Wessex during the difficult special-forces operation on Fortuna Glacier.
Serves as observer in HMS Antrim's Wessex helicopter during the hazardous insertion of SAS troops onto Fortuna Glacier.
Takes Britain's response to Haig's peace proposals.
The South Georgia operation begins
Addresses Commons questions on the London Docklands Development Corporation.
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.
British task force arrives in Falklands waters
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.
Pym visits Washington with the British response to Haig's proposals
Britain warns Argentina that any military or civilian ship or aircraft representing a threat to the task force will be destroyed
A submarine alert is sounded and operations are halted, with the Tidespring being withdrawn to deeper water to avoid interception
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.
Announces the recovery of South Georgia.
South Georgia recaptured by Royal Marines - Thatcher tells Britain to "rejoice"
South Georgia is recaptured from the Argentinians
South Georgia is recaptured & the nation is told to "rejoice!"
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.
Continues helicopter operations supporting British forces during the recapture of South Georgia.
A "defence area" is declared around the fleet
Declares a defence area around the British fleet.
Admiral Woodward's task group rendezvous with mid-Atlantic destroyers
Rendezvous with destroyers moving south.
Produces Tug of War, reuniting with Paul McCartney for a successful early-1980s album.
Operation Sutton is presented to the cabinet
The task force arrives at the exclusion zone
Reagan declares US for Britain and promises "materiel aid"
Maritime exclusion zone is declared a total exclusion zone, applicable to all ships and aircraft supporting the Argentine occupation of the Islands
Reagan terminates Haig's peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid
Extends restrictions to ships and aircraft supporting Argentina.
Leads a five-man diving team clearing explosives and hazardous material from the damaged Argentine submarine ARA Santa Fe.
Villa eliminates Anderlecht to reach its first European Cup final.
As the Royal Navy mobilizes for the Falklands campaign, the nuclear-powered submarine HMS Conqueror sails from Faslane before the main carrier force departs.
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.
Recognizes that the fleet requires civilian shipping to move troops, equipment, supplies, and specialist support over the long South Atlantic route.
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
Serves throughout the opening South Georgia phase aboard HMS Antrim's Wessex HAS.3 helicopter Humphrey.
Commands 22 SAS as the regiment deploys with the British task force for operations in the South Atlantic.
Commands 801 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Invincible during the Falklands air campaign.
Supports the rapid use of ships taken up from trade to augment Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary capacity for the Falklands campaign.
Participates in HMS Antrim's Wessex operations during the campaign to recover South Georgia.
Commands D Squadron, 22 SAS, during special-forces operations connected with the recapture of South Georgia.
The merchant-shipping mobilization requested under Leach's naval response helps bring SS Canberra into Operation Corporate as a major troop transport.
Air attacks begin on the Argentine garrison on the Falklands
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.
Provides the final planned fuel transfer that enables Martin Withers's Vulcan to continue toward Stanley.
Leads Sea Harrier combat operations as British fighters engage Argentine aircraft on the opening day of major air attacks.
British Vulcans attack Stanley airfield.
Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley
Operations against the Falklands open with the "Black Buck 1" attack on the airfield at Stanley
Pilots the Vulcan bomber during Black Buck 1.
Suffers a refuelling-probe failure in severe weather, forcing Bob Tuxford's Victor to take over the final tanker role.
Returns from Washington with the US an an ally
Returns from Washington after US backing shifts to Britain.
The General Belgrano is sunk by HMS conqueror
Pym meets United Nations Secretary General Perez de Cuellar in New York. Has discussions with Perez de Cuellar
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
General Belgrano sunk 30 miles outside exclusion zone by submarine Conqueror on orders of War Cabinet who claim self-defence - 368 Argentines die
HMS Conqueror sinks the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano.
The cruiser sinking changes Argentine naval operations.
HMS Conqueror sinks the cruiser General Belgrano.
Galtieri rejects Peruvian peace plan, citing General Belgrano
HMS Sheffield is hit by an Exocet missile.
Loses HMS Sheffield to Argentine air attack.
The British lose the Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield to fire following an Exocet missile strike - 20 die
British forces begin bombarding Argentine positions around Stanley
Emergency meeting of full British cabinet approves Peruvian peace plan
Full cabinet approval of the Peruvian peace plan
Cabinet considers and accepts the Peruvian peace plan.
Argentine junta rejects Peruvian peace plan
The exclusion zone is extended to 12 miles off the Argentine coast
Britain extends total exclusion zone to 12 miles off Argentine coast
Deploys south with 5 Infantry Brigade.
QE2 leaves Southampton with 5 Infantry Brigade comprising Scots Guards, Welsh Guards and Gurkhas
Argentine junta concedes that sovereignty of the Islands is not a precondition to the United Nations peace plan
QE2 sails with 5 Infantry Brigade troops.
Commands D Squadron in the raid that destroys eleven Argentine aircraft on Pebble Island.
Britain's United Nations ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons sent back to New York with British peace proposals
Returns to New York with British peace proposals.
British peace proposals transmitted to Argentina
Argentine junta rejects British peace proposals
The Junta rejects the British proposals
War cabinet gives Admiral Woodward the go ahead for landing plan
War cabinet gives Admiral Woodward the go ahead for landing plan
Receives approval for the San Carlos landing.
Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells Commons of collapse of peace process, and orders task force into battle
Offers to place the Falklands under jurisdiction of the UN, Argentina refuses
Tells Parliament of the collapse of the peace process
Thatcher accuses Argentina of obduracy and delay, deception and bad faith, tells Commons of collapse of peace process, and orders task force into battle
Offers to place the Falklands under jurisdiction of the UN, Argentina refuses
Leads a deceptive SAS action near Darwin intended to distract Argentine forces during the San Carlos landings.
British troops land at San Carlos Bay
Advises on landing sites for Operation Sutton.
HMS Ardent is sunk after repeated air attacks.
The Ardent is sunk
British frigate Ardent sunk in San Carlos Water by air attack - 22 die
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
Directs the amphibious landing in San Carlos Water.
HMS Intrepid supports the San Carlos landing.
HMS Fearless supports the amphibious landing.
San Carlos landings begin, codenamed Operation Sutton. British frigate Ardent sunk in San Carlos Water by air attack - 22 die
Shoots down Carlos Tomba's Pucara with cannon fire during the San Carlos fighting.
Leads 3 Commando Brigade ashore at San Carlos.
An open debate commences at the United Nations Security Council into the Falkands War
An open debate commences at the United Nations Security Council into the Falkands War
HMS Antelope is lost after unexploded bombs detonate.
The HMS Antelope is sunk
Atlantic Conveyor is hit by Exocet missiles.
HMS Coventry is sunk by Argentine aircraft.
The HMS Coventry is sunk. The Atlantic Conveyor is sunk
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
UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement
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 Aston Villa to a 1-0 European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich.
UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement
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
UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement
Helps capture Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Commands 2 Para during the attack on Goose Green.
Argentine forces surrender at Goose Green after the battle.
Contests the Beconsfield by-election during the Falklands War, loses deposit
Delivers another wounded soldier to the medical facilities at Ajax Bay during intense casualty-evacuation operations.
Commands B Company during the attack.
Commands D Company during the battle.
Commands A Company during the fighting.
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.
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.
Is killed while moving forward under fire during the Battle of Goose Green.
Argentines surrender Goose Green, British take 1,400 prisoners, and the Islanders imprisoned at Goose Green by the Argentines are released
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.
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
Leads SAS forces deep behind Argentine positions and secures Mount Kent ahead of the main British advance.
Receives the Air Force Cross for his role in the Black Buck 1 refuelling operation.
Commands HMS Plymouth through operations from South Georgia to San Carlos and the later Falklands campaign.
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.
Directs SAS operations in theatre during reconnaissance, raids and actions supporting the British land campaign.
Begins the advance toward Stanley.
Intercepts and destroys an Argentine C-130 Hercules north of the islands.
Continues diplomacy as British forces advance.
President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain
Discusses peace proposals with allied leaders.
Britain vetoes the ceasfire resolution in the Security Council
President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
Commands 42 Commando at Mount Harriet.
Commands 3 Para at Mount Longdon.
Sergeant Ian McKay of 3 Para is killed on Mount Longdon and subsequently awarded Victoria Cross
Battle for Stanley begins on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet and Two Sisters
Commands 45 Commando at Two Sisters.
Is killed while attacking Argentine positions.
Helps capture Mount Longdon, commands 3 Para
Commands Glamorgan when a shore-launched Exocet strikes the destroyer, killing members of the ship's company.
Is severely wounded during the attack on Tumbledown.
Commands Scots Guards during the battle.
Commands Left Flank Company during the decisive central assault on Argentine positions on Mount Tumbledown.
Commands D Company during 2 Para's assault on Wireless Ridge on the final night of the land campaign.
General Mario Menendez surrenders to Major General Jeremy Moore at 9pm FI time
Receives the Argentine surrender at Stanley.
Argentine forces surrender at Stanley to Major General Jeremy Moore.
Remains First Sea Lord when British forces complete the recovery of the Falkland Islands in June 1982.
Port Stanley is captured & the Argentinians surrender. Argentine forces surrender as the British recapture Port Stanley
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.
Leads close-quarter fighting that breaks through strongly defended Argentine marine positions on the mountain.
Tells Parliament that Argentine forces have surrendered.
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
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
Announces the official British casualty figures.
Answers a parliamentary question concerning the Urban Development Grant Scheme.
British forces land on Southern Thule (South Sandwich Islands) - Argentines surrender without a fight. Britain formally declares an end to hostilities
Commands the landing that secures Southern Thule.
British forces land on Southern Thule (South Sandwich Islands) - Argentines surrender without a fight
Formally declares an end to hostilities.
200 mile exclusion zone established around the Islands during the war is replaced by a Falkland Islands Protection Zone of 150 miles
200 mile exclusion zone established around the Islands during the war is replaced by a Falkland Islands Protection Zone of 150 miles
Governor Rex Hunt returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner
Returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner.
Thatcher appoints an official commission headed by Lord Franks to examine the causes of Britain's failure to prevent Argentine capture of the Islands
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.
Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at St Paul's Cathedral in London
Attends the Thanksgiving and Remembrance service.
Is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for leadership and combat performance during the Sea Harrier campaign.
Commands HMS Glamorgan while the destroyer provides naval gunfire support for British troops near Stanley.
Is appointed MBE for mine-clearance and explosive-disposal work associated with ARA Santa Fe.
Is Mentioned in Despatches for his service commanding D Company during the Falklands campaign.
Is awarded the Military Cross for leadership during the Battle of Mount Tumbledown.
Keeps HMS Plymouth operational after the frigate is heavily attacked and damaged by Argentine aircraft.
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
Becomes the first elected leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Parker's film adaptation Pink Floyd The Wall premieres in London
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
Britain lifts the Exclusion Zone around the Islands
Lifts the exclusion zone around the islands.
The War Cabinet is dissolved
Dissolves the Falklands War Cabinet.
Release It's Hard.
Begins a Far East visit to Hong Kong
Meets the Chinese Prime Minister Zhao Ziyang. China & Britain agree to oppose Soviet hegemony
The Chinese insist on regaining Hong Kong by 1997
Play farewell-tour concerts at Shea Stadium.
Takes part in the London victory parade.
Victory Parade in London
The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution calling for a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute
Rejects pressure for sovereignty negotiations after the war.
Robson captains England for the first time, leading the side to a 3-0 win over Greece in Salonika
Releases Coda, collecting unreleased Led Zeppelin studio material.
Retires from active service later in 1982 after the Falklands victory and is promoted to Admiral of the Fleet.
Rejoins Uriah Heep as the drummer
INLA bombs in Ballykelly kill 11 soldiers
The Jams final concert takes place at the Brighton Centre
Release Eminence Front from It's Hard.
Osbourne is signed to Epic Records after showing up drunk at a meeting and biting the head off a dove
The Falklands emergency tests the surface-fleet capabilities that Leach had defended against major reductions proposed in the 1981 defence review.
Appointed Prime Minister's Principal Adviser
Appointed Prime Minister's principal adviser on the war
Appointed Prime Minister's Principle Adviser
The need to land forces on the islands vindicates Leach's earlier opposition to disposing of key amphibious ships such as Fearless and Intrepid.
Ozzy is arrested for urinating on a part of the Alamo in Texas
Ozzy Osbourne releases the live LP Speak Of The Devil with the favorites "Paranoid" and "Iron Man / Children Of The Grave" medley
Directs Blade Runner, creating an influential dystopian vision of a future Los Angeles.
Appointed Member of Blizzard of Oz, replaces Bernie Torme
Appointed Member of Blizzard of Oz, after the death of Randy Rhoads
Britoil shares are sold during the government's privatization programme.
Geoffrey Howe presents the 1982 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1982 Budget under Geoffrey Howe sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Supports a command arrangement in which Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward directs the carrier battle group at sea while Leach remains the Navy's professional head in Britain.
Appointed Chief of the Defence Staff
Appointed Chief of the Defence Staff
Appointed Chief of the Defence Staff
Completes the circumnavigation of Greenland by dogsled & kayak
Civil Aviation Act 1982 consolidates civil aviation law
The Clashs original drummer, Terry Chimes, iis brought back for the next few months
After Combat Rock, The Clash begin to disintegrate, Topper Headon is asked to leave the band just prior to the release of the album, due to his heroin addiction, which was hurting his health and drumming
The loss of Headon, well-liked by the others, exposes the growing frictions within the band. Jones and Strummer begin to feud
The loss of Headon, well-liked by the others, exposes the growing frictions within the band. Jones and Strummer begin to feud
Commissioned by director Michael Winner to record the soundtrack to the film Death Wish II
John Nott links defence planning and spending choices to the future cost of the Trident programme
Diary Of A Madman is certified platinum
Brown completes research examining the Labour Party and political change in Scotland.
Brown receives a doctorate in history from the University of Edinburgh.
Employment Act 1982 further restricts trade union immunities and liability rules
Ron Saunders is replaced by his softly-spoken assistant manager Tony Barton who guides them to 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the European Cup final in Rotterdam
Directs Evil under the Sun
Is credited as the senior naval leader who conceived the expeditionary response capable of reversing the Argentine occupation.
As First Sea Lord, becomes a central figure in mobilizing the expeditionary force that sails to recover the Falklands.
Tottenham retain the FA Cup (Hoddle scores in both the Final and Final replay).
Healey supports military action to recover the Falkland Islands after Argentina occupies them.
The success of the South Atlantic expedition establishes Leach as one of the senior admirals most closely associated with the Royal Navy's Falklands victory.
The force set in motion by the British response ultimately involves 127 ships: 43 Royal Navy vessels, 22 Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships, and 62 merchant ships.
Condemns the Argentine invasion and supports action to recover the Falkland Islands.
Healey supports recovery of the Falkland Islands after Argentina's invasion.
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
Works at service-chief level with Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral John Fieldhouse, who becomes the overall Task Force Commander.
FWA Footballer of the Year
Directs and produces Gandhi, the biographical epic about Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi.
During 1982, Livingstone made new appointments to the GLC governance, with John McDonnell appointed key chair of finance and Valerie Wise chair of the new Womens Committee, while Sir Ashley Bramall became GLC chairman and Tony McBrearty was appointed chair of housing
During 1982, Livingstone made new appointments to the GLC governance, with John McDonnell appointed key chair of finance and Valerie Wise chair of the new Womens Committee, while Sir Ashley Bramall became GLC chairman and Tony McBrearty was appointed chair of housing
During 1982, Livingstone made new appointments to the GLC governance, with John McDonnell appointed key chair of finance and Valerie Wise chair of the new Womens Committee, while Sir Ashley Bramall became GLC chairman and Tony McBrearty was appointed chair of housing
During 1982, Livingstone made new appointments to the GLC governance, with John McDonnell appointed key chair of finance and Valerie Wise chair of the new Womens Committee, while Sir Ashley Bramall became GLC chairman and Tony McBrearty was appointed chair of housing
During 1982, Livingstone made new appointments to the GLC governance, with John McDonnell appointed key chair of finance and Valerie Wise chair of the new Womens Committee, while Sir Ashley Bramall became GLC chairman and Tony McBrearty was appointed chair of housing
Composes and plays the distinctive keyboard part on Golden Brown, one of the band's biggest singles.
Appointed Governor of Hong Kong
The task force depends on HMS Hermes even though the carrier had been expected to leave Royal Navy service under earlier defence plans.
Alan Bennetts play for TV, Intensive Care
The successful use of carrier aviation in the Falklands helps secure the future of HMS Invincible, whose retention Leach had strongly supported.
The Who release It's Hard.
Weller shocks fans and the press - as well as his fellow band members Buckler and Foxton - by announcing that The Jam will disband at the end of the year. Their final single, "Beat Surrender", becomes their fourth UK chart topper, going straight to No. 1 in its first week
Robsons first game in charge sees immediate controversy, as he drops Kevin Keegan for the match against Denmark; this leads to Robson being spat on by Newcastle United supporters
Marries Sharon Arden, daughter of Black Sabbath's manager
Appointed an MBE
The campaign demonstrates the importance of carrier aviation capabilities that Leach had resisted seeing reduced before the Falklands crisis.
Directs the Royal Navy at service-chief level throughout the Falklands campaign as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.
Simple Minds release "New Gold Dream"
Simple Minds release "New Gold Dream"
Created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Awarded the OBE for services to Association Football
Oil and Gas Enterprise Act 1982 changes state involvement in oil and gas enterprises
Commits a very large share of available Royal Navy strength to Operation Corporate despite the distance, logistical demands, and threat from Argentine forces.
The South Georgia force, Operation Paraquat, under command of Major Guy Sheridan, consists of Marines from 42 Commando, a troop of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS), reconnaissance forces for an invasion
Keegan is voted the PFA Player of the Year
Plant begins his solo career with Pictures at Eleven after Led Zeppelin ends
After the islands are recovered, continues during the remainder of his First Sea Lord tenure to oppose renewed reductions in Royal Navy capability.
Announces British Telecom is to be privatized
Britoil is sold for œ549 million
Duran Durans 2nd album, "Rio", is released
Works with Liberal leader David Steel to build the SDP-Liberal Alliance.
Appointed Trade Secretary
Forms part of the senior naval leadership alongside Terence Lewin, John Fieldhouse, and Sandy Woodward during the campaign.
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet with 142 Labour Party votes
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet with 131 Labour Party votes
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet with 129 Labour Party votes
Releases Sheffield Steel, recorded with a rhythm section associated with Compass Point Studios.
Appears in "Shoot the Moon"
Founder Member of The Smiths
Founder Member of The Smiths
Founder Member of The Smiths
Founder Member of The Smiths
The expedition Leach helps set in motion ultimately involves 127 ships, including Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and merchant vessels.
Michael Palin writes and stars in The Missionary, co-starring Maggie Smith
Michael Palin writes and stars in The Missionary, co-starring Maggie Smith
Produces The Present for the Moody Blues, extending his work with established British rock acts.
Stars in The Verdict
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist, bringing a heavier metal edge to the final studio line-up.
Tottenham Hotspur's final against Queens Park Rangers ends 1-0, completing Burkinshaw's successful campaign.
Trail of the Pink Panther is released posthumously using previously filmed Sellers footage as Inspector Clouseau.
Joins Sampdoria. Joins Atalanta
A few days before the start of the 1982-83 season Keegan signs for Second Division Newcastle United for a fee of œ100,000
Appointed Under Secretary at the Scottish Office
Up Where We Belong reaches number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hoyle published a retrospective review of his cosmological ideas and astronomical research.
Records the duet Up Where We Belong with Jennifer Warnes for the film An Officer and a Gentleman.
Stars in Victor Victoria as a performer who gains success by presenting herself as a male female impersonator.
Appointed Member of Falklands War Cabinet
Founder Member of Wham!
Simon Napier-Bell teams up with manager Jazz Summers and together they take on the management of Wham!
Founder Member of Wham!
Simon Napier-Bell teams up with manager Jazz Summers and together they take on the management of Wham!
Serves in the senior Defence Staff structure in Whitehall while the fleet conducts Operation Corporate in the South Atlantic.
Robson earns a place in the record books for 20 years thanks to a goal scored against France in Englands opening game of the 1982 World Cup, after just 27 seconds of the match.
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