STS-1 Columbia First Space Shuttle Test Flight, April 14, 1981
Date: April 14, 1981
Date: April 14, 1981
While landing at Chihuahua International Airport, Aeromexico Flight 230 overshoots the runway. Thirty-two of the 66 passengers and crew on board the DC-9 are killed. Date: July 27, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 27 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
The first of the Indiana Jones film franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark, is released in theaters. Date: June 12, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 12 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Microsoft Becomes Incorporated in Washington, June 25, 1981AeromΓ©xico…
Social Democratic Party (UK) is founded as a party. Date: March 26, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 26 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 19811981 South Africa Rugby Tour First Game in Gisborne, July 22, 1981Salvadoran Civil War: FMLN First…
Ronald Reagan lifts remaining domestic petroleum price and allocation controls in the United States, helping to end the 1979 energy crisis and begin the 1980s oil glut. Date: January 28, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 28 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More…
A plane crash at Pushkin Airport kills 50 people, including 16 members of the Pacific Fleet. Date: February 7, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 7 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 19811981 South Africa Rugby Tour First Game in Gisborne,…
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…