Washington Star Ceases Operations After 128 Years, August 7, 1981
Date: August 7, 1981
Date: August 7, 1981
Iran hostage crisis: United States and Iranian officials sign an agreement to release 52 American hostages after 14 months of captivity. Date: January 19, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 19 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981DeLorean Sports Car Production…
Operation Soap: The Metropolitan Toronto Police Force raids four gay bathhouses in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, arresting just under 300, triggering mass protest and rallies. Date: February 5, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 5 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981UN…
Far Eastern Air Transport Flight 103 disintegrates in mid-air and crashes in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. All 110 people on board are killed. Date: August 22, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 22 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Mitterrand…
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…
The U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USSΒ George Washington accidentally collides with the Nissho Maru, a Japanese cargo ship, sinking it and killing two Japanese sailors. Date: April 9, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 9 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Italian…
Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington. Date: June 25, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 25 π Events on this day in 1981 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1981Louisville Sewer Explosions Destroy Two Miles of Streets – February 13,…