Age Rewinder: See How Old You Were and What Happened in 1981

People born in 1981 would be 43 years old today. They've experienced 43 years of significant changes! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1981, IBM introduced the first personal computer (PC), revolutionizing computing. MTV, a channel dedicated to music videos, was launched.

What Major Happened in 1981?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1981 when you were 43 years old.

1. President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt in Washington, D.C.
2. The first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched on its maiden flight.
3. The AIDS pandemic officially began when the CDC reported cases of a rare pneumonia in young gay men.
4. IBM introduced its first personal computer, the IBM PC.
5. Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles, becoming Princess Diana.
6. The first DeLorean DMC-12, famously featured in the 'Back to the Future' films, rolled off the assembly line.
7. The Iranian Hostage Crisis ended after 444 days with the release of 52 American hostages.
8. The first episode of 'MTV' aired, featuring the music video 'Video Killed the Radio Star' by The Buggles.
9. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the first cases of a rare pneumonia in gay men, later identified as AIDS.
10. The Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, was arrested in England.

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