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HMS Sheffield hit by air-launched Exocet missile south-east of Falklands. 20 crew killed, vessel abandoned.
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Operation Black Buck 2 Vulcan raid fails to inflict significant damage on Port Stanley airfield.
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27479 |
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One Sea Harrier shot down over Goose Green airfield.
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27480 |
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British Cabinet meets to discuss Peruvian initiative.
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27481 |
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Argentina formally accepts UN mediation.
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27482 |
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Britain formally accepts offer of UN mediation.
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27483 |
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Two Sea Harriers lost, probably to mid-air collision.
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27484 |
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Exclusion zone extended to within 12 miles of Argentina's coastline.
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27485 |
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UN Secretary General announces peace initiative.
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27486 |
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Main body of British amphibious forces leaves Ascension.
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