What happened on January 26, 1982?

Headlines from January 26, 1982

• 🌧️ 200 Killed in Peru – About 200 people were reported drowned when rivers burst their banks in the Peruvian jungle after torrential rains.
• 👑 Spanish King Visits India – King Juan Carlos of Spain began a weeklong state visit to India, meeting with President Sanjiva Reddy and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
• 🌍 UNESCO Backs Journalism Aid – A UNESCO-sponsored meeting opened to bolster journalism in developing nations, although immediate expectations were trimmed.
• 📈 Venezuela Loan Pact – Venezuela's central bank signed a $750 million medium-term loan agreement, enhancing its financial stability.
• 💼 Legion Backs Vietnam Memorial – The American Legion pledged $1 million for the Vietnam Veterans' memorial to be built on the Mall.
• 📚 Mellon Foundation Pledge – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation pledged $24 million for a graduate fellowship program for humanities students.
• 🏗️ Scott Paper Project – Scott Paper Company announced an $80 million investment to modernize a plant in Mobile, Alabama.
• 📊 Durable Goods Orders Rise – New orders for manufacturers' durable goods rose 1.6 percent in December, indicating a positive trend.
• 📈 American Express Profits Up – American Express reported a fourth-quarter profit increase of 8.2 percent, reflecting strong performance across segments.
• ⚖️ Supreme Court on Lawyer Ads – The Supreme Court ruled that lawyers' advertising cannot be restricted as long as it is not misleading.