Births on November 15

Rio Hirai, Japanese actress

Rio Hirai (平井理央, Hirai Rio, born November 15, 1982, in Tokyo) is a Japanese TV announcer who is represented by the talent agency DeJaneiro.

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.