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The first RAF elements of the task force deploy to Ascension Island
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26722 |
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Argentina reinforces its troops on South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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26723 |
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52 schoolchildren are evacuated from Stanley in a convoy of 18 landrovers
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26724 |
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British submarine Conqueror sails from Faslane
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26725 |
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Argentines occupy Goose Green and Darwin
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26726 |
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Lighthousekeeper and radio ham Reg Silvey makes radio contact with the UK and continues clandestine broadcasts throughout the occupation
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26727 |
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Aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible sail from Portsmouth with other ships
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26728 |
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Carrington resigns and is replaced as Foreign Secretary by Francis Pym
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26729 |
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Junior Foreign Office Ministers Richard Luce and Humphrey Atkins resign
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26730 |
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Reagan approves Haig peace mission
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26731 |