Births on November 15

Giaan Rooney

Born on November 15, 1982

Giaan Rooney, Australian swimmer

Giaan Leigh Rooney, OAM (born 15 November 1982) is an Australian former competitive swimmer and television personality. As a member of the Australian team in women's 4×100-metre medley relay, she won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world record at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Rooney is currently an Australian television presenter.

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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 November 15

Giaan Rooney

Born on November 15, 1982

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Events on 1982

Falklands War

Operation Peace for the Galilee

Saddam Hussein

1982 Invasion of Lebanon

War on Drugs