Belize Joins the United Nations September 25, 1981

Twenty minutes after Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States of America, Iran releases 52 American hostages. Date: January 20, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 20 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Voyager 2 Closest…

Iran–Iraq War: The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force mounts an attack on H-3 Airbase and destroys about 50 Iraqi aircraft. Date: April 4, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Bobby Sands Begins Hunger…

The ZX81, a pioneering British home computer, is launched by Sinclair Research and would go on to sell over 11⁄2 million units around the world. Date: March 5, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 5 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. Date: January 10, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981First Women Arrive at Greenham Common…

Social Democratic Party (UK) is founded as a party. Date: March 26, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 26 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981François Mitterrand Abolishes Capital Punishment in France, October 9, 1981Gulf of Sidra Incident: U.S. F-14As Shoot…

MTV begins broadcasting in the United States and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. Date: August 1, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 1 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Adam Walsh Murder Found, Inspired…