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.
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
#1 Hits of 1981 (US Pop Charts)
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
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