Mood:
"Technology and culture begin to merge."
Events: "Falklands War occurs between the UK and Argentina."
Events: "Falklands War occurs between the UK and Argentina."
- Apr 2: Falklands War Begins – Argentine military forces launch a surprise amphibious invasion of the British-controlled Falkland Islands, prompting the UK to dispatch a massive naval task force to reclaim the territory.
- Jun 14: Falklands War Ends – Argentine forces on the Falkland Islands officially surrender to British troops, bringing a decisive end to the 10-week conflict and bolstering Margaret Thatcher's political standing.
- Jun 22: John Hinckley Found Insane – A federal jury finds John Hinckley Jr. not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, sparking widespread public outrage and legal reform.
- Sep 14: Princess Grace Dies – Grace Kelly, the former Hollywood actress and Princess of Monaco, tragically dies following a severe automobile crash after suffering a stroke while driving in Monaco.
- Oct 1: Sony Launches First CD Player – Sony releases the CDP-101, the world's very first commercial compact disc player, fundamentally beginning the digital music revolution that would eventually replace vinyl records.
- Dec 2: First Artificial Heart Implant – Surgical pioneer Dr. William DeVries successfully implants the Jarvik-7, the world's first permanent artificial human heart, into patient Barney Clark at the University of Utah.