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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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...
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    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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    Serial Killer Peter Sutcliffe aka the "Yorkshire Ripper" was arrested on this day

    Serial Killer Peter Sutcliffe aka the "Yorkshire Ripper" was arrested in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Convicted of killing 13 women and was sentenced to 20 life sentences.
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    1981 Smokeless Ashtray Commercial

    How many of you remember the Smokeless Ashtray commercial from 1981?
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    On This Day December 11th 1981 Muhammed Ali Lost His Last Professional Fight

    On This Day December 11th 1981 Muhammed Ali fought his last professional fight against Trevor Berbick and lost.
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    Actress Natalie Wood Drowned Today on November 29 1981

    Today on. i've bee 29 1981 the actress Natalie Wood drowned off the coast of Catalina Island. Till this day it remains a mystery on how that happened. What do you think happened? Was it foul play or just and unfortunate circumstance?
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