RSHS Class of 1981

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Location: Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia

Retired high school Geography teacher of 35 years. Fascinated by volcanoes, beaches, glaciers, rainforests - the outdoors plus ancient civilisations.

Sunday, January 01, 2006

World Events of 1981

The Iran Hostage Crisis ended with 52 hostages returning to the US.

Egyptian Presdient Anwar sadat was assassinated.

US air traffic controllers were sacked following a strike severely disrupting flights to and from the US.

MTV commenced broadcasting 24 hour music videos.

Pacman became the most popular computer game.

The main movies were Raiders of the Lost Ark, Chariots of Fire and on Golden pond.

AIDS was first identified as a disease.

Early rock and roller Bill Hayley died.