Births on August 31

G. Willow Wilson

Born on August 31, 1982

G. Willow Wilson, American journalist and author

Gwendolyn Willow Wilson (born August 31, 1982) is an American comics writer, prose author, essayist, and journalist. Her first graphic novel, Cairo (published by Vertigo in 2007), was written after living for a time in Egypt, and was listed as a top graphic novel for teens. She is well known for relaunching the Ms. Marvel title for Marvel Comics starring a 16-year-old Muslim superhero named Kamala Khan.

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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.

Births on August 31

G. Willow Wilson

Born on August 31, 1982

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Events on 1982

Falklands War

Falklands War

Operation Peace for the Galilee

1982 Invasion of Lebanon

War on Drugs