Deaths on August 15

Ernie Bushmiller

Died on August 15, 1982

Ernie Bushmiller, American cartoonist (b. 1905)

Ernest Paul "Ernie" Bushmiller Jr. (August 23, 1905 – August 15, 1982) was an American cartoonist, best known for creating the daily comic strip Nancy, which premiered in 1938 and features the title character who has remained in print for over 85 years. His work is noted for its simple graphic style. In 1976, he received the Reuben Award from the National Cartoonists Society for his work on Nancy.

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Events on 1982

4 May

Falklands War
Twenty sailors are killed when the British Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield is hit by an Argentinian Exocet missile during the Falklands War.
25 May

Falklands War
HMS Coventry is sunk during the Falklands War.
6 Jun

Operation Peace for the Galilee
The Lebanon War begins. Forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee, eventually reaching as far north as the capital Beirut.
11 Sep

1982 Invasion of Lebanon
The international forces that were guaranteeing the safety of Palestinian refugees following Israel's 1982 Invasion of Lebanon leave Beirut. Five days later, several thousand refugees are massacred in the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps by Phalange forces.
14 Oct

War on Drugs
U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a War on Drugs.

Deaths on August 15

Ernie Bushmiller

Died on August 15, 1982

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Events on 1982

Falklands War

Falklands War

Operation Peace for the Galilee

1982 Invasion of Lebanon

War on Drugs