23 July 1982 Posted on July 22, 2013 by Staff The International Whaling Commission announces a ban on commercial whaling by 1985-86. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year - and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade!"Tony Robbins" — Click here for more from Related posts: 23 July 1982 5 July 1948 5 July 1948 29 September 1982 7 October 1982 3 November 1982 2 April 1982 23 June 1982 19 March 1982 2 April 1982