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1982 in Great Britain — Page 14
Explore 595 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1982.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1982
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Jam
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
Manager
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
Marriage
Marries Sharon Arden, daughter of Black Sabbath's manager
MBE
Appointed an MBE
Midfield Leadership in League Title
Graeme Souness captained Liverpool to the 1981–82 league championship while setting the tempo through robust tackling and controlled passing.
National Insurance Surcharge Reduction
Reduces the employer National Insurance surcharge from 3.5 percent to 2 percent to lower employment costs for businesses.
Naval Aviation Cuts Context
The campaign demonstrates the importance of carrier aviation capabilities that Leach had resisted seeing reduced before the Falklands crisis.
Naval Staff War Leadership
Directs the Royal Navy at service-chief level throughout the Falklands campaign as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.
New Gold Dream
Simple Minds release "New Gold Dream"
New Gold Dream
Simple Minds release "New Gold Dream"
Nicholl Villa Era Under Saunders Ends
Nicholl's veteran defending represents the continuity between Saunders's League Cup successes and the team that later becomes European champion.
NUM Challenges NCB
Arthur Scargill challenged the NCB over the future of uneconomic mines after becoming union president.
NUM New Presidency
Arthur Scargill became president of the National Union of Mineworkers and campaigned against pit closures.
OBE
Created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
OBE
Awarded the OBE for services to Association Football
Oil and Gas Enterprise Act
Oil and Gas Enterprise Act 1982 changes state involvement in oil and gas enterprises
Operation Corporate Naval Commitment
Commits a very large share of available Royal Navy strength to Operation Corporate despite the distance, logistical demands, and threat from Argentine forces.
Operation Paraquet
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
Personal Allowance Increase
Raises income-tax personal allowances in real terms in the 1982 Budget after the previous year's freeze.
Petroleum Revenue Tax Increase
Raises the Petroleum Revenue Tax rate from 70 percent to 75 percent in the 1982 Budget.
PFA
Keegan is voted the PFA Player of the Year
Plant begins his solo career with
Plant begins his solo career with Pictures at Eleven after Led Zeppelin ends
Postwar Naval Reduction Fight
After the islands are recovered, continues during the remainder of his First Sea Lord tenure to oppose renewed reductions in Royal Navy capability.
Privatization
Announces British Telecom is to be privatized
Privatization
Britoil is sold for œ549 million
Rio
Duran Durans 2nd album, "Rio", is released
Rotterdam European Final Passing
Gordon Cowans combined disciplined positioning with passing from midfield as Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich to become European champions.
Rotterdam Final Full Back Duty
Kenny Swain defended Aston Villa's flank in their European Cup final triumph over Bayern Munich, remaining composed under pressure.
Salthouse Dredging Restores Basin Depth
The restoration programme removed accumulated silt to recover navigable water within the historic basin. The intervention adapted an old dock to later demands on port infrastructure.
Saunders Leaves Villa Before European Glory
Saunders resigns as Aston Villa manager during the 1981–82 season, months before the side he built wins the European Cup.
SDP-Liberal Alliance
Works with Liberal leader David Steel to build the SDP-Liberal Alliance.
Secretary
Appointed Trade Secretary
Senior Naval Command Team
Forms part of the senior naval leadership alongside Terence Lewin, John Fieldhouse, and Sandy Woodward during the campaign.
Shadow Minister
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet with 142 Labour Party votes
Shadow Minister
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet with 131 Labour Party votes
Shadow Minister
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet with 129 Labour Party votes
Sheffield Steel Album
Releases Sheffield Steel, recorded with a rhythm section associated with Compass Point Studios.
Shoot the Moon
Appears in "Shoot the Moon"
Smiths
Founder Member of The Smiths
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