Date: March 11, 1981
President François Mitterrand abolishes capital punishment in France. Date: October 9, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 9 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Pope John Paul II Meets Solidarity Delegation at Vatican, January 15, 1981Antonio Tejero Coup Attempt at Spanish…
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 $812 million. Date: February 24, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 24 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day…
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 1981Israel Ratifies Golan…
The Washington Star ceases all operations after 128 years of publication. Date: August 7, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 7 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Solidarity Warning Strike in Poland: 12 Million Walk Off March 27, 1981Pushkin Airport Plane…
A Canadair CL-44 and Sukhoi Su-15 collide in mid-air near Yerevan, Armenia, killing four. Date: July 18, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 18 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Antonio Tejero Coup Attempt Captures Spanish Congress of Deputies February 23,…
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft initially designed around stealth technology, makes its first flight. Date: June 18, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 18 📅 Events on this day in 1981 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Marcus Sarjeant Fires Blank Shots at Queen Elizabeth…