The release of the IBM Personal Computer in 1981 was a significant event that marked the beginning of the personal computing era. This had a major impact on the technology industry and changed the way people worked and interacted with computers.
The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana was one of the biggest news stories of 1981. It attracted global attention and was widely covered by the media.
The assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan in 1981 was a major news story that shocked the world. The incident and the subsequent recovery of the president were closely followed by the media and the public.