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Ronald Reagan takes oath as 40th President. (Jan. 20)
Fifty-two hostagges are freed with the US-Iran agreement. They were held in captivity since November 4, 1979 in Teheran. (Jan. 20)
An attempt on President Reagan's life by gunman John W. Hinckley, Jr. finds him, his Press Secretary and two law-enforcement officers wounded. (March 30).
Pope John Paul II wounded by Turkish terrorist gunman. (May 13)
AIDS is first identified.
Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat is assassinated by Islamic extremists during a military parade in Cairo (Oct. 6).
Reagan nominates Judge Sandra Day O'Connor, 51, of Arizona, as first woman on Supreme Court (July 7).
Fun Facts
The video game Pac-man is introduced and creates a fervor in the U.S.
Nutrasweet (aspartame) is approved by the FDA.
The space shuttle Columbia launches for the first time.
Prince Charles and Diana Spencer marry July 29.
Luke and Laura of General Hospital most watched wedding next to Charles & Diana.
Dynasty premieres. The first DeLorean sports cars roll off the assembly line.
The Supreme Court rules to allow television cameras in the courtroom. (Hello, Court TV.)
Fashion
Althetic wear, inspired by Olivia Newton-John's hit song and video "Let's Get Physical" makes headbands and legwarmers the garments of the moment.
Music
MTV goes on the air running around the clock music videos, debuting with "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. (August 1)
Bill Haley, the "Father of Rock and Roll" passes away at the age of 56 of a heart attack.
"Physical" by Olivia Newton-John dominates the last five weeks of 1981 in the #1 Billboard charts. (Five more in 1982.)
Films
Some great films were released in 1981 including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Arthur, Escape from New York and more. Tom Cruise makes his feature film debut in Blue Lagoon.
Popular Television Programs
Dallas
Three's Company
The Jeffersons
Joanie Loves Chachi
The Dukes of Hazzard
Alice
Too Close for Comfort
M*A*S*H
One Day at a Time
Falcon Crest
Archie Bunker's Place
The Love Boat
Hart to Hart
Trapper John, M.D.
Hill Street Blues
Taxi
Donahue
The $20,000 Pyramid
Captain Kangaroo
Famous Deaths
Joe Louis
Anwar Sadat
Bobby Sands
Bill Haley
AND on December 5, 1981, Karen & her beloved husband, Dan, were married! Congratulations on living and loving through the past 22 years, Karen!! Didja wear headbands and legwarmers at your wedding? Did you dance to 'Arthur's Theme'?? ROFL Have a wonderful day!!
Love,
Ronaldo

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That was awesome, Roni!!!
Happy anniversary to Karen and Dan!
Hugs,
-Dawn
~Dawn
Thanks, Dawn!
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~cindy
<I was 10 years old, in 1981. The BIG 1-0. Double digits!>
Sshhhh! Secret invisible ink.
~Dawn
You could have been my flower girl!!
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Thanks, Carol!
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Happy Anniversary Karen and Dan.
Thanks, Carrollee!
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