Freeport
in 1981
The
Stephen Schier Collection
Notable Events in 1981
Ronald Reagan is sworn-in as the 40th
President of the United States. In March,
he is wounded in an assassination attempt by John Hinkley, Jr.
Iran releases all U.S. hostages after 444 days in
captivity.
Pope John Paul II is wounded in an assassination attempt
in Rome.
The space shuttle Columbia is launched becoming the first
reusable manned spacecraft.
IBM introduces its first personal computer.
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is recognized
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Popular television shows include Dynasty, Hill Street Blues, and Falcon
Crest.
Raiders
of the Lost Ark, Arthur, and Chariots
of Fire are box office hits.
Oakland Raiders win the Super Bowl and the Los Angeles
Dodgers win the World Series.
Lady Dianna Spencer marries Prince Charles.
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