List of 1982 significant News Events in History. Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album “Thriller” was released; The break-up of the AT&T monopoly was ordered; Argentina invades the Falkland Islands / Malvinas; The first episode of Late Night with David Letterman debuts on NBC

03/10/2017 · Corporal Punishment. It was the beginning of the end for corporal punishment in schools in 1982 as it was deemed that beating school children against their parents wishes was a violation of human rights. No more clips round the lug ole from the teacher! 4.

14/10/2016 · 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.

05/11/2016 · 26 Oct 1982 US budget deficit reaches more than $110 trillion for fiscal year 1982; 27 Oct 1982 IBM ROM is capable of EGA graphics; 28 Oct 1982 NASA launches RCA-E. 29 Oct 1982 Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson release Girl is Mine; 30 Oct 1982 Portugal revises constitution; 31 Oct 1982 Pope John Paul II becomes first pontiff to visit Spain.

1982 in Sport. Jan 2 "The Epic in Miami", in 85 degree heat (Fahrenheit), the San Diego Chargers defeat the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in overtime in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game, a game that set numerous playoff scoring records