European Cup Final Injury
Rimmer leaves the European Cup final injured after nine minutes.
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1982 in Great Britain — Page 9
Explore 595 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1982.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1982
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May
European Cup Final Performance
Spink replaces the injured Jimmy Rimmer and keeps Bayern Munich scoreless.
European Cup Victory
Barton guides Aston Villa to a 1-0 European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich.
Mortimer European Captain from Saunders Team
Mortimer captains Villa to victory over Bayern Munich, crowning a squad whose rise through English football began under Saunders.
Post-Landing Diplomatic Position
Tells Haig that mutual withdrawal and interim administration are no longer realistic after establishment of the British bridgehead and the resulting shift in parliamentary and public opinion.
Response to United States Peacekeeping Proposal
Replies that Britain is considering the American battalion offer and wider post-conflict security questions, while warning that Argentine refusal to negotiate has changed British political opinion.
UN Security Council
UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement
UN Security Council
UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement
United Nations
UN Resolution 505 bids de Cuellar to seek a settlement to the Falklands War
United Nations
UN Security Council Resolution 505 instructs de Cuellar to seek negotiated settlement
Withe European Cup Goal in Saunders Legacy
Withe scores the winner against Bayern Munich as Aston Villa lift the European Cup with a team largely built during Saunders's tenure.
Battle of Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Battle of Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Battle of Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Battle of Goose Green
Commands 2 Para during the attack on Goose Green.
Battle of Goose Green
Argentine forces surrender at Goose Green after the battle.
Election
Contests the Beconsfield by-election during the Falklands War, loses deposit
Ajax Bay Casevac
Delivers another wounded soldier to the medical facilities at Ajax Bay during intense casualty-evacuation operations.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands B Company during the attack.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands D Company during the battle.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands A Company during the fighting.
Battle of Goose Green
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
Battle of Goose Green
Takes command after H Jones is killed.
Battle of Goose Green
Is severely wounded during the battle.
Goose Green Battalion Advance
Moves forward with 2 Para's tactical group during the fighting around Darwin Hill.
Goose Green Casualty Evacuation
Flies a Scout helicopter casualty-evacuation mission carrying wounded personnel from the Goose Green battle.
Goose Green Company Command
Leads D Company, 2 Para, during the Battle of Goose Green.
Killed at Goose Green
Is killed while moving forward under fire during the Battle of Goose Green.
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
Capture of Goose Green
Argentines surrender Goose Green, British take 1,400 prisoners, and the Islanders imprisoned at Goose Green by the Argentines are released
Capture of Goose Green
Receives news of the Argentine surrender at Goose Green.
Organization of American States
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
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
Mount Kent Seized
Leads SAS forces deep behind Argentine positions and secures Mount Kent ahead of the main British advance.
Air Force Cross
Receives the Air Force Cross for his role in the Black Buck 1 refuelling operation.
HMS Plymouth Campaign Command
Commands HMS Plymouth through operations from South Georgia to San Carlos and the later Falklands campaign.
Santa Fe Diving Operations
Spends several weeks supervising hazardous diving and explosive-clearance work aboard and around ARA Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Refloated
Helps make ARA Santa Fe safe enough to be refloated and moved from the harbour.
Special Forces Campaign Direction
Directs SAS operations in theatre during reconnaissance, raids and actions supporting the British land campaign.
June
Advance from San Carlos
Begins the advance toward Stanley.
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