Births on January 19

Kim Yoo-suk

Born on January 19, 1982

Kim Yoo-suk, South Korean pole vaulter

Kim Yoo-suk (Korean: 김유석, born 19 January 1982) is a South Korean pole vaulter.

He finished ninth at the 2003 Universiade. He also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2005 World Championships without reaching the final.

His personal best jump is 5.66 metres, achieved in July 2005 in Livermore.

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Events on 1982

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.
8 Jul

Saddam Hussein
Assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in Dujail.
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 January 19

Kim Yoo-suk

Born on January 19, 1982

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Events on 1982

Falklands War

Operation Peace for the Galilee

Saddam Hussein

1982 Invasion of Lebanon

War on Drugs