Timeline

1980 | 1981 | 1983 | 1984 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 2002 | 2003 | 2004

 


Current events from the year 1981

 
  • President Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Moslem extremists who opposed his peace agreement with Israel. Hosni Mubarak became the new Egyptian President.
  • On September 25, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female judge on the Supreme Court. Mrs. O'Connor had been nominated by President Reagan.
  • "Chariots Of Fire" movie wins best picture at the Academy Awards
  • Top songs in 1981: Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield; I Love a Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt; Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
  • On Television in 1981: Hill Street Blues; Dynasty; Hart to Hart
  • Cost of a loaf of bread: $0.53/loaf


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 
   
Broward County Board of Commissioners
Community Services Department
Cultural Division
100 S. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301
Phone: 954-357-7457 Fax: 954-357-5769

Arts & Entertainment Hotline (Broward) : 1-800-249-ARTS
Contact Cultural Division