August 30 – 1981 Iranian Prime Minister's office bombing: Eight people, including the country's president and prime minister, are killed when a briefcase explodes in the building.

Sep 26, 2024 · 09 Oct France abolishes capital punishment: On October 9, 1981, France abolished the death penalty under the Act of 9 October 1981, following a commitment by Justice Minister Robert …

Feb 17, 2025 · In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the first cases of what would become known as the AIDS epidemic. Initially affecting a small group, the disease spread …

Mar 30 US President Ronald Reagan is shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley, Jr; three others, including press secretary James Brady, are also wounded.

On January 15, 1981, Hill Street Blues, television’s landmark cops-and-robbers drama, debuts on NBC. When the series first appeared, the police show had largely been given up for dead. Critics...

Jun 18, 2025 · From the first flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia to the assassination attempt on President Reagan, 1981 was packed with events that shaped history. Whether you're a history buff …

Aug 15, 2025 · In 1981, the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) introduced the computer mouse as part of the 8010 Star Information System workstation, “leading to a revolution in technology that …