What happened in November 1982?
The top front-page story of each day in November 1982, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Nov 1🌍 World's Fair Closes – The 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville concluded with celebrations, marking a successful six-month run in East Tennessee.
- Nov 2🏨 Israel Opens Hotel – Israel opened a luxury hotel in the disputed Taba border zone of Sinai, defying Egyptian protests and aiming to boost tourism.
- Nov 3🏛️ Pope Condemns Abortions – Pope John Paul II, addressing over a million in Spain, condemned divorce and abortion with exceptional force.
- Nov 4📈 Stock Market Surge – A buying surge post-election led to record highs in the stock market, with the Dow Jones climbing 43.41 points to close at 1,065.49.
- Nov 5🚢 Suez Canal Record Broken – Eighty ships from 29 countries passed through the Suez Canal today, setting a record for a single day in its 113-year history.
- Nov 6🏥 Infant Liver Transplant – Doctors successfully performed a liver transplant on 11-month-old Jamie Fiske, using an organ from a brain-dead donor.
- Nov 7🌊 Oceans Cleaner Study – A global study reveals that the world's oceans have become cleaner over the last decade, effectively assimilating pollutants in many areas.
- Nov 8🚀 Countdown to Shuttle Launch – The countdown for the fifth mission of the space shuttle Columbia began, set to launch two commercial satellites.
- Nov 9📈 Nordic Bourse Plan – Scandinavian countries propose listing companies on each other's stock exchanges to enhance regional cooperation.
- Nov 10📸 Pope Urges European Unity – Pope John Paul II calls for Europe to recover its ancient soul and serve humanity during his pilgrimage in Spain.
- Nov 11🚀 Space Shuttle Transition – The space shuttle Columbia is set to transition from flight testing to operational missions, marking a significant milestone in the program.
- Nov 12🚀 Shuttle Launch Success – The space shuttle Columbia successfully launched on its fifth mission, marking its debut as a space freighter by releasing two satellites.
- Nov 13🚀 Shuttle Launches Satellite – The space shuttle Columbia successfully launched its second communications satellite, completing its primary mission objectives.
- Nov 14🌌 Meteorites Linked to Mars – Scientists announced the discovery of meteorites believed to be from Mars and the Moon in Antarctica, sparking interest in extraterrestrial origins.
- Nov 15🚀 Soviet Crew Sets Record – Two Soviet astronauts broke the 185-day space endurance record, surpassing a previous record set in 1980.
- Nov 16🚀 Astronauts' Walk Canceled – The fifth mission of the space shuttle Columbia faced disappointment as astronauts' spacesuits malfunctioned, canceling a planned spacewalk.
- Nov 17🚀 Spacecraft Lands Safely – The Columbia space shuttle successfully concluded its first operational mission with a smooth landing in the desert.
- Nov 18🔬 NASA Investigates Spacesuit Failure – NASA begins an investigation into spacesuit failures after a shuttle flight, examining equipment and convening an engineering review board.
- Nov 19🏟️ 22 Fans Killed – Twenty-two people were killed and 100 injured in a stampede of fans at a soccer stadium.
- Nov 20🏟️ Federal Reserve Cuts Rate – The Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate to 9% from 9.5% to combat economic sluggishness, marking a significant monetary policy shift.
- Nov 21🌍 Pope Visits Sicily – Pope John Paul II arrived in Sicily for a pastoral journey, addressing the region's issues with the Mafia.
- Nov 22💊 Tylenol Reappearing – Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules return to shelves in tamper-resistant packaging after a major recall due to cyanide poisoning incidents.
- Nov 23🔬 Brain's 'Glue' Discovered – Scientists at Rockefeller University have discovered a cellular glue crucial for brain development in humans and vertebrates.
- Nov 24🌪️ Hurricane Iwa Strikes – Hurricane Iwa hit Kauai, Hawaii, with winds up to 110 mph, causing widespread power outages. No injuries were reported initially.
- Nov 25🇯🇵 Nakasone Elected Premier – Yasuhiro Nakasone was elected president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, ensuring his appointment as Prime Minister.
- Nov 26🐘 Elephant Gets New Home – Cindy, a dangerous elephant, will move to a larger habitat at San Diego Wild Animal Park, allowing her more freedom and space.
- Nov 27🌍 Pope Declares Holy Year – Pope John Paul II declared 1983 a Holy Year to commemorate the 1,950th anniversary of the Year of Redemption.
- Nov 28🌪️ Hurricane Iwa Disaster – President Reagan declared Hawaii's Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu disaster areas after Hurricane Iwa caused significant damage, enabling federal aid for recovery.
- Nov 29🎨 Queen Opens Sculpture Center – Queen opens the Moore Sculpture Center in Leeds, receiving a warm welcome from the crowd gathered to celebrate the event.
- Nov 30🔬 New Galaxy Structures – Evidence suggests the universe's largest units are organized into vast rotating structures, challenging previous notions of galaxy distribution.
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