What Happened in Dec 1981

"Reds" Is Released

Reds is a 1981 epic film that was co-written, produced, directed by, and starring Warren Beatty. It centers on the life of John Reed, the... Read more

Marcus Allen Wins Heisman Trophy

The fourth running back from the University of Southern California to win the Heisman Trophy, Marcus Allen did it by being the first rusher to... Read more

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

UNHCR was established on December 14, 1951 and succeeded the earlier United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. The agency is... Read more

Venom release Welcome to Hell

Welcome to Hell is the December 1981 debut album by the English heavy metal band Venom. The sound of the album was very noisy and rough, perhaps in... Read more

"A Chipmunk Christmas" Premieres on NBC

A Chipmunk Christmas is an animated christmas television special based on characters from Alvin and the Chipmunks. It aired on the NBC television... Read more

"Absence Of Malice" Is Released

Absence of Malice is a 1981 film which tells the story of Michael Gallagher (Paul Newman), the son of a dead Mafia boss who discovers that he has... Read more

"The Road Warrior" Is Released

Mad Max 2, the second film in the Mad Max (franchise), (also known as The Road Warrior in the U.S., and Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior) is a 1981... Read more