Oct 14, 2016 · 2nd February » February 1982 Hama massacre: the government of Syria attacks the town of Hama. 13th February » The Río Negro massacre takes place in Guatemala. 15th February » The drilling rig 'Ocean Ranger' sinks during a storm off the coast of Newfoundland (island) or Newfoundland, killing 84 workers.

Nov 05, 2016 · 23 Apr 1982 Dennis Wardlow, Mayor of Key West, Florida, declares the independent Conch Republic for a day. 24 Apr 1982 Cards win 12th game in a row; 7-4 over Phillies. 25 Apr 1982 In accordance with Camp David, Israel completes Sinai withdrawal. 26 Apr 1982 Rod Stewart is mugged, gunman steals his $50,000 Porsche.

History: On this day in 1982, the compact disc was born. Exactly 25 years ago, on August 17, 1982, Royal Philips Electronics manufactured the world's first compact disc at a Philips factory in Langenhagen, just outside of Hanover, Germany. The invention of the CD ushered in a technological revolution in the music industry as CDs – with their ...

November – The unemployment rate peaks at 10.8%. November 2 – United States elections, 1982. The Republican Party loses 27 seats to the majority Democratic Party in the House. November 3 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average surges 43.41 points, or 4.25%, to close at 1,065.49, its first all-time high in more than 9 years.

May 1 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville Tennessee opens. May 2 Falklands War: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by British submarine Conqueror, killing more than 350 men. May 3 ABC's All Talk network begins on radio (2 west coast stations) May 3 NY Times reports that military will get 25% of NASA's budget.

Historical Events in September 1982. Sep 1 The United States Air Force Space Command is founded. Sep 5 Eddie Hill sets propeller-driven boat water speed record of 229 mph. Sep 5 US Men's Amateur Golf Championship, The Country Club: Jay Sigel wins 8 & 7 over David Tolley.

May 1 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville Tennessee opens. May 2 Falklands War: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by British submarine Conqueror, killing more than 350 men. May 3 ABC's All Talk network begins on radio (2 west coast stations) May 3 NY Times reports that military will get 25% of NASA's budget.

Sep 29, 2022 · A 12-year-old girl, Mary Ann Kellerman, died on Sept. 29, 1982, after she ingested Extra-Strength Tylenol, later determined to be laced with a lethal dose of Cyanide. The other six victims ...

Oct 11, 2022 · This day in Houston history, Oct. 11, 1982: The biggest building in Houston that never was. A monumental change was proposed for Houston's skyline when developers announced plans for an 82-story ...

Nov 11, 2022 · This Day in History: , Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated. November 13, 1982. Known as "The Wall," the moving memorial was designed by Maya Lin, a 21-year-old Yale University architecture student. .