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1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1981st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 981st year of the 2nd millennium, the 81st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1980s decade.

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  1. Pete

    Dallas Season 4 Finale: "Ewing-Gate" May 1, 1981

    On this day May 1, 1981, CBS aired the Season 4 Finale of Dallas, titled "Ewing-Gate".
  2. Pete

    Today April 30 1981, The One That You Love by Air Supply Made it's Debut

    On this day April 30, 1981, "The One That You Love" by Air Supply was released. It later claimed the #1 spot in America from July 25 to 31 and reached #2 in Canada.
  3. Pete

    On this day April 20 1981 Girl School's Hit and Run was released

    On this day April 20, 1981, Girlschool's second album, "Hit and Run," debuted on the Billboard charts at #182. Additionally, it achieved a notable position of #5 in the UK.
  4. Pete

    "Soap" Concludes After Four Seasons: April 20, 1981

    On this day April 20, 1981, the last episode of Soap aired, concluding its four-season run with a total of 85 episodes on ABC.
  5. Pete

    On This Day April 17, 1981 The Private Eyes was Released

    On this day April 17 1981, "The Private Eyes," directed by Lang Elliott and starring Tim Conway and Don Knotts, was released. The film had a budget of $2.3 million and grossed $18.1 million at the box office.
  6. Pete

    April 16, 1981: 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' Airs Final Episode on NBC

    On this day April 16 1981, the final episode of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" aired. The show ran for two seasons and produced a total of 37 episodes on NBC.
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    On This Day April 15 1981, "What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me" was Released

    On this day April 15, 1981, Chaka Khan's third album "What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me" made its debut. It landed at #17 on the Billboard Charts and secured the impressive #3 spot in the R&B category.
  8. Pete

    Nighthawks : Stallone's Thriller Success on April 10, 1981

    On this day April 10, 1981, the film "Nighthawks" was released, directed by Bruce Malmuth and featuring stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner, Persis Khambatta, Nigel Davenport, and Rutger Hauer. Made with a budget of $5 million, it grossed $19.9 million at the box...

  9. Nighthawks (1981)

    Title: Nighthawks Tagline: One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him. Genre: Action,Crime,Thriller Director: Bruce Malmuth Cast: Sylvester Stallone,Billy Dee Williams,Rutger Hauer,Lindsay Wagner,Persis Khambatta,Nigel Davenport,Hilarie Thompson,Joe...
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    Checking In' Debuts on CBS, a Spin-Off from 'The Jeffersons Today April 9 1981

    On this day April 9, 1981, the premiere of "Checking In" took place on CBS. This spin-off from "The Jeffersons" featured one season comprising four episodes and starred Marla Gibbs.
  11. Pete

    The DeBarges DeBarge (Debut Album) Released Today April 6, 1981

    On this day April 6, 1981 DeBarge released their debut album, titled "The DeBarges."
  12. Pete

    On This Day April 6 1981, The Billion-Dollar Accident: Post-it Notes Hit the US Market

    On this day April 6, 1981, Post-it Notes, famously known as the billion-dollar accident, were released for sale across the United States.
  13. Pete

    Louisville Sewer Explosions Today

    On this day February 13, 1981, witnessed sewer explosions that ravaged over 2 miles of streets in Louisville, Kentucky. Do any of you remember when this happened?
  14. Pete

    Rush's 'Moving Pictures': Chart Success on February 12, 1981

    On this day February 12, 1981, Rush released their eighth album, "Moving Pictures," which achieved the third position on the Billboard charts and topped the charts at number one in Canada. Moving Pictures is my favorite all time Rush album.
  15. Pete

    Rainbow's 'Difficult to Cure' Album: Feb 3, 1981

    On this day February 3, 1981, Rainbow released their fifth album titled "Difficult to Cure," which reached #50 on the Billboard Charts. I always liked Rainbow and especially this album. Two of my favorite Rainbow songs are off this album. Spotlight Kid and I Surender.
  16. Pete

    Reagan's Inauguration 1981: 52 Hostages Released from Iran.

    On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan (R) became the 40th President of the United States, defeating Jimmy Carter (D). Just 20 minutes after his inauguration, 52 hostages were released from Iran.
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    January 19, 1981: U.S. and Iran Agreement Frees 52 American Hostages

    On January 19, 1981, an agreement was signed between the United States and Iran, leading to the release of 52 American hostages who had been held in captivity for 14 long months. On the 20th of January 20 minutes after Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President they were released.
  18. Pete

    January 19, 1981: "Rock with You" Hits #1 in America

    On January 19 1981, "Rock with You" by Michael Jackson claimed the top spot as the #1 song in America. It held onto this prestigious position from January 19 to February 15. Personally I think it's a great song and one of my Michael Jackson favorites.
  19. Pete

    Wendy O. Williams' Controversial Stage Act: Milwaukee Arrest in 1981

    On January 18, 1981, Wendy O. Williams of The Plasmatics was apprehended in Milwaukee for simulating explicit acts with a sledgehammer during a performance. How many of you remember this? I never knew that about her. I still remember her in that 80s movie Reform School for Girls. Lol imagine...
  20. Pete

    Remembering a Moment in History: President Jimmy Carter's Farewell Address

    On January 14, 1981, President Jimmy Carter Addresses the Nation in His Farewell Speech.
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