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1981 in the United States
Centuries: 19th century20th century – 21st century
Decades: 1960s  1970s  – 1980s –  1990s  2000s
Years: 1978 1979 198019811982 1983 1984
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(1960 – present)

Events from the year 1981 in the United States.

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Events

January–March

January 20: Reagan becomes President
January 20: The Iran hostage crisis ends with their release

April–June

April 12: The first Space Shuttle launch

July–September

Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female Supreme Court Justice.

October–December

December 5: Gen. James L. Dozier kidnapped

References

  1. ^ "The Bombing of Beirut". Journal of Palestine Studies 11 (1): 218–225. 1981. doi:10.1525/jps.1981.11.1.00p0366x.  

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