The Falklands War took place from April 2, 1982, to June 14, 1982. It lasted for 74 days and was a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands and its dependencies. The war began with the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982, and ended with the Argentine surrender on June 14, 1982, restoring the islands to British control.