Date: August 10, 1981
Italian Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani and his coalition cabinet resign following a scandal over membership of the pseudo-masonic lodge P2 (Propaganda Due). Date: May 26, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 26 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981ΕΓ³dΕΊ Food Ration…
First flight of the Russian heavy strategic bomber Tu-160, the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft and largest variable-sweep wing aircraft built. Date: December 18, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 18 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Aeromexico Flight…
The Solidarity movement in Poland stages a warning strike, in which at least 12 million Poles walk off their jobs for four hours. Date: March 27, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 27 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981National Resistance…
One of the largest investigations by a British police force ends when serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, the "Yorkshire Ripper", is arrested in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Date: January 2, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 2 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
A massive riot in Brixton, south London, results in almost 300 police injuries and 65 serious civilian injuries. Date: April 11, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 11 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981FranΓ§ois Mitterrand Abolishes Capital Punishment in France,…
The Israeli Air Force destroys Iraq's Osiraq nuclear reactor during Operation Opera. Date: June 7, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 7 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Mark David Chapman Sentenced for John Lennon Murder, August 24, 1981Iranian Leaders Rajai…