1981
The Assemblée Nationale votes to abolish capital punishment in France.
The Assemblée Nationale votes to abolish capital punishment in France.
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1981
Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.
Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.
1981
During a military exercise, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashes in Babaeski as a result of pilot error, killing…
During a military exercise, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashes in Babaeski as a result of pilot error, killing…
1981
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak,…
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak,…
1981
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
1981
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
1981
President François Mitterrand abolishes capital punishment in France.
President François Mitterrand abolishes capital punishment in France.
1981
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat.
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat.
1981
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat.
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat.
1981
Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the…
Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the…
1981
Andreas Papandreou becomes Prime Minister of Greece, ending an almost 50-year-long system of power dominated by…
Andreas Papandreou becomes Prime Minister of Greece, ending an almost 50-year-long system of power dominated by…
1981
The US Federal Labor Relations Authority votes to decertify the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization…
The US Federal Labor Relations Authority votes to decertify the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization…
1981
Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden.
Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden.
1980
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President
1980
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President
The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President
1980
Operation Nimrod: The British Special Air Service storms the Iranian embassy in London after a six-day siege
Operation Nimrod: The British Special Air Service storms the Iranian embassy in London after a six-day siege
1980
In Norco, California, United States, five masked gunmen hold up a Security Pacific bank, leading to a violent shoot-out
In Norco, California, United States, five masked gunmen hold up a Security Pacific bank, leading to a violent shoot-out