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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 1982.
The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on April 1982: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of April 1982?


Events

  • 01 Apr 1982 US formally transfers Canal Zone to Panam�.
  • 02 Apr 1982 Argentina seizes Malvinas (Falklands) Islands
  • 03 Apr 1982 Buffalo Sabres' Gil Perrault scores his 1,000th NHL point.
  • 04 Apr 1982 11th Nabisco Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Sally Little.
  • 05 Apr 1982 British fleet sails to Falkland Islands
  • 06 Apr 1982 Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center from White Sands
  • 07 Apr 1982 Iran minister of Foreign affairs Ghotbzadeh arrested.
  • 08 Apr 1982 Penguins 2-Isles 4-Preliminary-Isles hold 2-0 lead
  • 10 Apr 1982 LA Kings losing 5-0 to Edmonton in 3rd period, win in OT 6-5
  • 11 Apr 1982 Penguins 5-Isles 2-Preliminary-Series tied at 2-2
  • 12 Apr 1982 3 CBS employees shot to death in NYC parking lot
  • 13 Apr 1982 Penguins 3-Isles 4 (OT) - Preliminary-Isles win series
  • 15 Apr 1982 Apollo Computer announces DN400, DN420, and landscape display
  • 17 Apr 1982 Canada adopts its constitution
  • 18 Apr 1982 Canada Constitution Act replaces British North America Act
  • 19 Apr 1982 Guinon Bluford announced as 1st black Astronaut
  • 20 Apr 1982 Atlanta Braves become 1st team to win 1st 12 games of the season
  • 21 Apr 1982 Dr Michael E Bakey performs 1st successful heart implant
  • 22 Apr 1982 Launch of STS-3-Lousma and Fullerton [03 / 23]
  • 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
  • 27 Apr 1982 Nordiques 1-Isles 4 - Semifinals - Isles hold 1-0 lead
  • 29 Apr 1982 Alfredo Magana elected President of El Salvador
  • 30 Apr 1982 Atlanta Braves win record 12th straight from beginning of season.
  • 02 Apr 1982 Falklands War: Argentina invades the Falkland Islands.
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Music charts

Which were the top hits in April 1982?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I Love Rock 'N Roll
  2. - Open Arms
  3. - We Got The Beat
  4. - Chariots Of Fire - Titles
  5. - Ebony And Ivory

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - My Camera Never Lies
  2. - Ebony And Ivory
  3. - Seven Tears
  4. - A Little Peace
  5. - I Won't Let You Down

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in April 1982?

A Green Desire by Anton Myrer

A Green Desire

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Two brothers, as distinct as night and days: One brother, charming and ruthless buys his way into Harvard and Wall Street; the other brother stays by his mother's side.

Fever by Robin Cook

Fever

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Charles Martel, a brilliant cancer researcher, discovers that his daughter has leukemia. The reason: A chemical plant conspiracy that promises to kill her.

A Mother And Two Daughters by Gail Godwin

A Mother And Two Daughters

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"A large, entertaining novel... Rich in character, place and humanity...Gail Godwin a great writer. "THE BOSTON GLOBE" The family of Leonard Strickland, a beloved Southern gentleman, father and husband, has lost their son.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Celebrity by Thomas Thompson

Celebrity

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Three young men are enthralled by violence after their graduation. They go on to their own.