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1982 in Great Britain — Page 13
Explore 595 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1982.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1982
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Doctoral Thesis
Brown completes research examining the Labour Party and political change in Scotland.
Doctorate from Edinburgh
Brown receives a doctorate in history from the University of Edinburgh.
Dynamo Kyiv Quarter Final Header
Ken McNaught headed home from a Gordon Cowans corner to help Aston Villa eliminate Dynamo Kyiv on the way to the European Cup final.
Employment Act
Employment Act 1982 further restricts trade union immunities and liability rules
England Goalkeeper at Norwich
Chris Woods became Norwich City's first-choice goalkeeper during the 1980s, providing consistency and shot-stopping through the club's rise in English football.
European Cup
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
European Cup Final Centre Back
Allan Evans helped organise Aston Villa's rearguard in the 1982 European Cup final and prevented Bayern Munich from scoring.
European Cup Final Midfield Work
Des Bremner helped protect Aston Villa's defence from central midfield during the club's greatest European victory.
European Cup Final Starting Forward
Gary Shaw started alongside Peter Withe in Aston Villa's European Cup final, stretching Bayern Munich's defence with his movement.
European Cup Winning Assist
Tony Morley supplied the low cross that Peter Withe converted as Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich in Rotterdam.
Evil under the Sun
Directs Evil under the Sun
Expatriate Tradition Pamphlet
Bradbury published an essay on expatriate themes in American literary history.
Expeditionary Force Conception
Is credited as the senior naval leader who conceived the expeditionary response capable of reversing the Argentine occupation.
Expeditionary Force Mobilization
As First Sea Lord, becomes a central figure in mobilizing the expeditionary force that sails to recover the Falklands.
FA Cup
Tottenham retain the FA Cup (Hoddle scores in both the Final and Final replay).
Falkland Islands
Healey supports military action to recover the Falkland Islands after Argentina occupies them.
Falklands Naval Leadership Legacy
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.
Falklands Task Force
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.
Falklands War
Condemns the Argentine invasion and supports action to recover the Falkland Islands.
Falklands War
Healey supports recovery of the Falkland Islands after Argentina's invasion.
Farewell Tour
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
Farewell Tour
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
Farewell Tour
The Who launch a publicised farewell tour before later reunions.
Fieldhouse Coordination
Works at service-chief level with Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral John Fieldhouse, who becomes the overall Task Force Commander.
Final England Appearance Against Spain
Keegan comes on against Spain at the 1982 World Cup after struggling with injury, completing his last appearance for England as the team exits the tournament's second group phase.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Forest Rebuild After European Glory
Clough reshapes Nottingham Forest as the club adjusts to departures from its European Cup-winning team. The manager turns again to younger players and selective recruitment.
Gandhi
Directs and produces Gandhi, the biographical epic about Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi.
GLC
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
GLC
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
GLC
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
GLC
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
GLC
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
Golden Brown
Composes and plays the distinctive keyboard part on Golden Brown, one of the band's biggest singles.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Hong Kong
Hermes Pending Disposal
The task force depends on HMS Hermes even though the carrier had been expected to leave Royal Navy service under earlier defence plans.
Hong Kong Rangers Appearance
Best plays briefly for Hong Kong Rangers as his football career continues through short appointments outside Britain.
Intensive Care
Alan Bennetts play for TV, Intensive Care
Invincible Retention Impact
The successful use of carrier aviation in the Falklands helps secure the future of HMS Invincible, whose retention Leach had strongly supported.
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