23 July 1982 July 23, 2014 Author: Staff The International Whaling Commission (IWC) makes a decision to end commercial whaling by 1986. Famous Words of Inspiration..."For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off." Johnny Carson — Click here for more from Johnny Carson Related posts: 23 July 1982 4 April 1968 23 July 1982 6 June 1982 30 January 1956 11 October 1982 29 May 1982 3 November 1982 2 April 1982 23 June 1982 Categories: History Tags: 1982, 23 July