Vol. 1980s · No. 1982 · PRICE 25¢
The 1982 Times
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November 30, 1982 | Pop Music
Synth-Pop, Space Aliens, and the Digital Dawn
In 1982, global geopolitics clashed in the South Atlantic while pop culture reached unprecedented heights through groundbreaking cinema and record-shattering albums. From the birth of personal computing icons to medical marvels, the year forged enduring modern legends.
Steven Spielberg's 'E.T.' Hits Theaters
Steven Spielberg captured the hearts of moviegoers worldwide with the enchanting story of a lonely boy and his stranded extra-terrestrial friend.
The Falklands War
A ten-week undeclared war erupted between the United Kingdom and Argentina over control of the Falkland Islands, reshaping British politics and ending Argentina's military junta.
Also this year
The Commodore 64 Launches
August 1982 | Personal Computing
Commodore introduced the C64 home computer, bringing affordable color graphics and sound into millions of living rooms to become the best-selling single computer model in history.
Chicago Tylenol Murders Prompt Safety Overhaul
September 1982 | Public Health
Seven deaths caused by cyanide-laced capsules led to nationwide panic and revolutionized consumer protection with the creation of modern tamper-evident packaging.
First Permanent Artificial Heart Implant
December 2, 1982 | Medical Science
Surgeons implanted the Jarvik-7 artificial heart into retired dentist Barney Clark, marking a monumental milestone in mechanical cardiac replacement technology.
EPCOT Center Opens at Walt Disney World
October 1, 1982 | Theme Parks
Disney expanded its Florida resort with EPCOT, a futuristic world's-fair style park celebrating human achievement, technological innovation, and international culture.
Italy Wins the 1982 FIFA World Cup
July 11, 1982 | Sports
Led by striker Paolo Rossi, Italy defeated West Germany 3-1 in Madrid to claim their third World Cup title in an iconic final.