Sale of Trident II
Reagan confirms American readiness to sell Trident II systems to the United Kingdom
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1982 in United States of America
Explore 75 historical events and records for United States of America in 1982.
Historical records for United States of America in 1982
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March
British Foreign Secretaty Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to
British Foreign Secretaty Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action
Invasion of Falklands
British Foreign Secretaty Carrington asks US Secretary of State Alexander Haig to intercede with the Argentine junta in an attempt to avoid military action
April
Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action
Reagan warns Argentine junta leader General Galtieri not to take military action
Reagan approves Haig peace mission
Reagan approves Haig peace mission
Reagan approves the Haig peace mission
Reagan approves the Haig peace mission
Visit to London
The Haig peace mission arrives in London
Visit to Buenos Aires
The Haig peace mission arrives in Buenos Aires
Visit to London
The Haig peace mission arrives in London, 2nd time
Returns to London to brief President Reagan
Returns to London to brief President Reagan
Visit to Buenos Aires
The Haig peace mission arrives in Buenos Aires, 2nd time
Diplomatic Plan at Buenos Aires
Presents the Junta with a 5 point peace plan
Agreement on Transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and
Argentina rejects Haigs plan unless Britain agrees to transfer sovereignty by 31 December 1982 and allow Argentine nationals to settle in the Islands
Diplomatic Plan at Buenos Aires
Argentina rejects Haigs 5 point peace plan & London is informed
Sanctions
President Ronald Reagan reinstates the trade embargo with Cuba
Trade Embargo
President Ronald Reagan reinstates the trade embargo with Cuba
Alliance Ronald Wilson Reagan and for Britain
Reagan declares US support for Britain & promises "material aid"
International Sanctions
Reagan terminates Haigs peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid
International Sanctions at Falkland Islands
Reagan terminates Haigs peace mission, declares US support for Britain, imposes economic sanctions on Argentina, and offers Britain materiel and other aid
May
Haig sends his deputy General Vernon Walters to Buenos Aires
Haig sends his deputy General Vernon Walters to Buenos Aires
Haig sends his deputy General Vernon Walters to Buenos Aires
Haig sends his deputy General Vernon Walters to Buenos Aires
Nuclear Power
President Reagan states he will do nothing to undercut the SALT agreements as long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint
Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch
Releases Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, including the unexpectedly successful Valley Girl.
Treaty of SALT II
President Reagan states he will do nothing to undercut the SALT agreements as long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint
June
Conference of Versailles
President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain
Declaration of 5 Point Plan
President Reagan presents his 5 point plan to Britain
Meeting with Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth
START I
The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982
START I
The first START proposal was presented by United States President Ronald Reagan in Geneva on 29 June 1982
August
Death of Henry Fonda
Death of Henry Fonda
September
Death of Grace Patricia Kelly
Death of Grace Patricia Kelly
Nebraska
Releases Nebraska, a stark solo album recorded largely on a home cassette recorder.
Valley Girl Top Forty Single
Reaches number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Valley Girl, recorded with his daughter Moon.
October
Garn-St Germain Act
The Act expands powers of savings institutions and accelerates financial deregulation.
Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act
Reagan signs the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act, substantially changing the regulatory environment for banks and thrift institutions during a period of financial stress and deregulation.
Other events (month unknown)
A Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy Film
In 1982, Woody Allen made A Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy, a period romantic comedy inspired by Ingmar Bergman.
Academy Award
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress in Sophies Choice
Arms Control
Appointed Member of Presidents General Advisery Committee on Arms Control
Arrest of John De Lorean
De Lorean is arrested & charged with smuggling cocaine to raise money
Badge Man
Labels this image Badge Man because the image shows what may appear to be a uniformed police officer wearing dark clothing and his police patrolmans metal badge. Gary Mack, the longtime curator and archivist for The 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (the former Texas School Book Depository) first claimed to discover the "Badge Man" image
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