1981
Mark David Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.
Mark David Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.
1981 in History
64 events found for 1981
1981
Voyager 2 spacecraft makes its closest approach to Saturn.
Voyager 2 spacecraft makes its closest approach to Saturn.
1981
Aeropesca Flight 221 crashes in Colombia's Huila Department, killing all 50 people on board.
Aeropesca Flight 221 crashes in Colombia's Huila Department, killing all 50 people on board.
1981
President Mohammad-Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar of Iran are assassinated in a bombing. The…
President Mohammad-Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar of Iran are assassinated in a bombing. The…
1981
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
1981
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, an international bill of rights for…
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, an international bill of rights for…
1981
The first women arrive at what becomes Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp in the UK.
The first women arrive at what becomes Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp in the UK.
1981
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice of the…
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice of the…
1981
The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it…
The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it…
1981
The Assemblée Nationale votes to abolish capital punishment in France.
The Assemblée Nationale votes to abolish capital punishment in France.
1981
Belize is granted full independence from the United Kingdom.
Belize is granted full independence from the United Kingdom.
1981
Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.
Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.
1981
During a military exercise, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashes in Babaeski as a result of pilot error, killing…
During a military exercise, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashes in Babaeski as a result of pilot error, killing…
1981
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak,…
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak,…
1981
The hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths.
The hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths.
1981
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
1981
NLM CityHopper Flight 431 crashes in Moerdijk after taking off from Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands,…
NLM CityHopper Flight 431 crashes in Moerdijk after taking off from Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands,…
1981
President François Mitterrand abolishes capital punishment in France.
President François Mitterrand abolishes capital punishment in France.
1981
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat.
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat.