Big News Headlines in 1981
President Reagan is shot in the chest by would-be assassin John Hinkley.
Space shuttle Columbia, the world's first re-usable spacecraft, is sent into space.
Suspended walkway in Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel collapses killing 113 and injuring186.
A female former lover files a "palimony" suit against tennis star Billie Jean King.
President Reagan appoints Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first woman on the Supreme Court.
#1 Hits of 1981 (US Pop Charts)
ARTIST
Air Supply
Blondie
Blondie
Christopher Cross
Sheena Easton
Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates
Stars on 45
Eddie Rabbitt
Rick Springfield
Dolly Parton
Olivia Newton-John
Kool & the Gang
REO Speedwagon
Lionel Richie w/Diana Ross
TITLE
The One That You Love
The Tide is High
Rapture
Arthur's Theme
Morning Train (Nine to Five)
Kiss on My List
Private Eyes
Medley
I Love a Rainy Night
Jessie's Girl
9 to 5
Physical
Celebration
Keep on Loving You
Endless Love
MLB - Los Angeles Dodgers NFL - Oakland Raiders NBA - Boston Celtics NHL - New York Islanders
Record of the Year - "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes Album of the Year - "Double Fantasy" by J.Lennon & Y.Ono Song of the Year - "Bette Davis Eyes" by D.Weiss & J.DeShannon
Best Picture - Chariots of Fire Best Director - Warren Beatty in “Reds” Best Actress - Katherine Hepburn in “On Golden Pond” Best Actor - Henry Fonda in “On Golden Pond”
#1 Raiders of the Lost Ark #2 On Golden Pond #3 Porky's #4 Arthur #5 Stripes