Return to Stanley
Returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner.
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1982 in Great Britain — Page 11
Explore 595 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1982.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1982
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June
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Thatcher appoints an official commission headed by Lord Franks to examine the causes of Britain's failure to prevent Argentine capture of the Islands
Franks Commission
Is appointed to chair the inquiry into the crisis.
Franks Commission
Thatcher appoints an official commission headed by Lord Franks to examine the causes of Britain's failure to prevent Argentine capture of the Islands
Franks Commission
Appoints Lord Franks to examine pre-war decisions.
Service of Thanksgiving
Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at St Paul's Cathedral in London
Thanksgiving Service
Attends the Thanksgiving and Remembrance service.
Distinguished Service Cross
Is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for leadership and combat performance during the Sea Harrier campaign.
HMS Glamorgan Naval Gunfire
Commands HMS Glamorgan while the destroyer provides naval gunfire support for British troops near Stanley.
MBE for South Georgia Work
Is appointed MBE for mine-clearance and explosive-disposal work associated with ARA Santa Fe.
Mentioned in Despatches
Is Mentioned in Despatches for his service commanding D Company during the Falklands campaign.
Military Cross
Is awarded the Military Cross for leadership during the Battle of Mount Tumbledown.
Plymouth Under Air Attack
Keeps HMS Plymouth operational after the frigate is heavily attacked and damaged by Argentine aircraft.
July
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Manager
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
Manager
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
SDP Leadership Election
Becomes the first elected leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Pink Floyd The Wall
Parker's film adaptation Pink Floyd The Wall premieres in London
The Wall
The world premiere of "The Wall" takes place at The Empire, Leicester Square
The Wall
The world premiere of "The Wall" takes place at The Empire, Leicester Square
Exclusion Zone
Britain lifts the Exclusion Zone around the Islands
Exclusion Zone Lifted
Lifts the exclusion zone around the islands.
Postwar Reconciliation Talks with George Shultz
Meets George Shultz for two hours on postwar policy, saying sovereignty talks cannot resume quickly while discussing normalisation with Argentina, sanctions, the arms embargo and relations with Latin America.
August
War Cabinet
The War Cabinet is dissolved
War Cabinet Dissolved
Dissolves the Falklands War Cabinet.
Shankly Gates Opened at Anfield
Agnes Shankly opened the Shankly Gates at Anfield in honour of her late husband, establishing an enduring landmark associated with Liverpool’s history.
September
It's Hard Album
Release It's Hard.
Visit to Hong Kong
Begins a Far East visit to Hong Kong
Agreement on Oppose Soviet hegemony
Meets the Chinese Prime Minister Zhao Ziyang. China & Britain agree to oppose Soviet hegemony
Rule of Hong Kong
The Chinese insist on regaining Hong Kong by 1997
October
Shea Stadium Concerts
Play farewell-tour concerts at Shea Stadium.
Victory Parade
Takes part in the London victory parade.
Victory Parade
Victory Parade in London
Britoil Privatisation Statement
Announces to the House of Commons that the Government intends to offer 51 percent of Britoil shares for sale as part of the transfer of BNOC's oil-producing business to the private sector.
November
Sovereignty Diplomacy
The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution calling for a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute
UN General Assembly
Rejects pressure for sovereignty negotiations after the war.
Inflation Forecast
States that inflation is expected to continue falling and forecasts a rate around 5 percent by the end of 1983.
Britoil Tender Announcement
Announces the terms of the Britoil share tender, including arrangements intended to allow small investors to participate in the privatisation.
Privatization
Lawson announces the terms of the Britoil share tender, with 51 percent of the former BNOC oil-producing business offered for sale and the issue underwritten at a minimum tender price.
Captain
Robson captains England for the first time, leading the side to a 3-0 win over Greece in Salonika
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