Date: March 11, 1981
Dan-Air Flight 240, flying to East Midlands Airport, crashes in Nailstone, Leicestershire. All three crew members perish. Date: June 26, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 26 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Chinese Communist Party Blames Mao for Cultural Revolution…
The 6.7 Ms Gulf of Corinth earthquake affects Central Greece with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Twenty-two people are killed, 400 are injured, and damage totals $812Β million. Date: February 24, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 24 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day…
The first launch of a Space Shuttle (Columbia) takes place: The STS-1 mission. Date: April 12, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Pope John Paul II Appoints Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Prefect – November 25,…
Murder of Adam Walsh: The head of John Walsh's son is found. This inspires the creation of the television series America's Most Wanted and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Date: August 10, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 10 π Events on this day in 1981 π …
Antigua and Barbuda joins the United Nations. Date: November 11, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 11 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Phil Smith and Phil Mayfield First Four-Category BASE Jump, January 18, 1981Bobby Sands Elected MP for Fermanagh and…
President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos lifts martial law eight years and five months after declaring it. Date: January 17, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 17 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Central African President David Dacko Ousted in Bloodless…