1981 In Television

	1981 In Television For 1981 in television, see: 1981 in Albanian television 1981 in American television 1981 in Australian television 1981 in Austrian television 1981 in Belgian television 1981 in Brazilian television 1981 in British television 1981 in Canadian television 1981 in Chinese television 1981 in Croatian television * 1981 in Czech television * 1981 in Danish television * 1981 in Dutch television * 1981 in Estonian television 1981 in French television 1981 in German television * 1981 in Greek television 1981 in Indonesian television 1981 in Irish television 1981 in Israeli television 1981 in Japanese television * 1981 in New Zealand television * 1981 in Philippine television * 1981 in Scottish television * 1981 in Singapore television * 1981 in South African television 1981 in South Korean television Events January January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Albanian Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In German Television This is a list of German television related events from 1981. Events 28 February - Lena Valaitis is selected to represent Germany at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with her song " Johnny Blue". She is selected to be the twenty-sixth German Eurovision entry during Ein Lied für Dublin held at the BR Studios in Munich. Debuts ARD 27 March – '' Tour de Ruhr'' (1981) * 29 July – '' Kumpel mit Chauffeur'' (1981) * 19 September – '' Geantwortet wird immer'' (1981) * 29 September – ' (1981–1984) * 14 October – '' Die Knapp-Familie'' (1981–1983) * 16 October – '' Cockpit'' (1981) * 27 October – '' Die Laurents'' (1981) * 3 November – '' Drunter und Drüber'' (1981) * 16 November – '' Der Gerichtsvollzieher'' (1981) * Unknown – '' Kintopp Kintopp'' (1981) ZDF * 3 January – ''Sternensommer'' (1981) '' Ein zauberhaftes Biest'' (1981) * 18 January – ''Tod eines Schülers'' (1981) * 30 January – '' Tegtmeier klärt auf'' (1981–1983) * 5 Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In South Korean Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In South African Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Singapore Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Scottish Television This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1981. Events January to June No events. July 29 July – The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer takes place at St Paul's Cathedral. More than 30,000,000 viewers watch the wedding on television – the second highest television audience of all time in Britain. August No events. September 1 September - 20th anniversary of Border Television. 8 September - BBC One Scotland changes its name to BBC Scotland. 30 September - 20th anniversary of Grampian Television. October October - Scottish Television becomes the first ITV station to operate a regional Oracle teletext service, containing over 60 pages of local news, sport and information. 17 October - The first edition of a new Sunday lunchtime current affairs series ''Agenda'' is broadcast on BBC1 Scotland. November No events. December No events. Unknown Scottish Television airs '' The Shepherds of Berneray'', a 50-minute television documentary revol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Philippine Television The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1981. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes. Events * February 17–21: Highlights of pontifical visit of Pope John Paul II to the country are aired on national television stations with MBS and RPN airing these nationwide via satellite to promote satellite broadcasts. * December 6-15: MBS-4 airs live the events of the 1981 SEA Games, the first time the Philippines was host of this regional event. Unknown * Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (BBC 2) rebranded as City 2 Television. Premieres Unknown * ''T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' on IBC 13 * ''Turn on 13'' on IBC 13 * ''America's Top 10'' on IBC 13 * ''Try God'' on IBC 13 * ''Star Blazers'' on IBC 13 * ''Tepok Bunot'' on City2 * ''Manila Files'' on City2 * ''Sesame Street'' on City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In New Zealand Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Japanese Television Events in 1981 in Japanese television. Debuts Ongoing ''Music Fair'', music (1964–present) ''Mito Kōmon'', jidaigeki (1969–2011) ''Sazae-san'', anime (1969–present) ''Fisherman Sanpei'', anime (1980–1982) ''Ōedo Sōsamō'', anime (1970–1984) ''Ōoka Echizen'', jidaigeki (1970–1999) ''Star Tanjō!'', talent (1971–1983) ''FNS Music Festival'', music (1974–present) '' Ikkyū-san'', anime (1975–1982) ''Panel Quiz Attack 25'', game show (1975–present) ''Doraemon'', anime (1979–2005) Endings See also 1981 in anime 1981 in Japan List of Japanese films of 1981 A list of films released in Japan in 1981 (see 1981 in film). See also 1981 in Japan 1981 in Japanese television References Footnotes Sources * * External links Japanese films of 1981at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULT ... References {{Television in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Israeli Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1981. Events April – The Working Party on Women in Broadcasting presents its report to the RTÉ Authority. 4 April – Ireland hosts the Eurovision Song Contest from the RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion, Dublin, after winning the previous year. The contest is won by the United Kingdom with the song ''Making Your Mind Up'', performed by the group Bucks Fizz. 17 June – RTÉ broadcast seventeen continuous hours of coverage of the 1981 General Election. 30 June – Patrick Cooney is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. 11 November – RTÉ Television begins airing the Irish language adult education programme ''Anois 's Arís''. Undated – RTÉ is given special government permission to broadcast two television programmes that are part of a series jointly produced with the BBC titled ''The Troubles''. The programmes include interviews with organisations banned from the media by Section 31 of the Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Indonesian Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	1981 In Television For 1981 in television, see: 1981 in Albanian television 1981 in American television 1981 in Australian television 1981 in Austrian television 1981 in Belgian television 1981 in Brazilian television 1981 in British television 1981 in Canadian television 1981 in Chinese television 1981 in Croatian television * 1981 in Czech television * 1981 in Danish television * 1981 in Dutch television * 1981 in Estonian television 1981 in French television 1981 in German television * 1981 in Greek television 1981 in Indonesian television 1981 in Irish television 1981 in Israeli television 1981 in Japanese television * 1981 in New Zealand television * 1981 in Philippine television * 1981 in Scottish television * 1981 in Singapore television * 1981 in South African television 1981 in South Korean television Events January January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Albanian Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In German Television This is a list of German television related events from 1981. Events 28 February - Lena Valaitis is selected to represent Germany at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with her song " Johnny Blue". She is selected to be the twenty-sixth German Eurovision entry during Ein Lied für Dublin held at the BR Studios in Munich. Debuts ARD 27 March – '' Tour de Ruhr'' (1981) * 29 July – '' Kumpel mit Chauffeur'' (1981) * 19 September – '' Geantwortet wird immer'' (1981) * 29 September – ' (1981–1984) * 14 October – '' Die Knapp-Familie'' (1981–1983) * 16 October – '' Cockpit'' (1981) * 27 October – '' Die Laurents'' (1981) * 3 November – '' Drunter und Drüber'' (1981) * 16 November – '' Der Gerichtsvollzieher'' (1981) * Unknown – '' Kintopp Kintopp'' (1981) ZDF * 3 January – ''Sternensommer'' (1981) '' Ein zauberhaftes Biest'' (1981) * 18 January – ''Tod eines Schülers'' (1981) * 30 January – '' Tegtmeier klärt auf'' (1981–1983) * 5 Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In South Korean Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In South African Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Singapore Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Scottish Television This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1981. Events January to June No events. July 29 July – The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer takes place at St Paul's Cathedral. More than 30,000,000 viewers watch the wedding on television – the second highest television audience of all time in Britain. August No events. September 1 September - 20th anniversary of Border Television. 8 September - BBC One Scotland changes its name to BBC Scotland. 30 September - 20th anniversary of Grampian Television. October October - Scottish Television becomes the first ITV station to operate a regional Oracle teletext service, containing over 60 pages of local news, sport and information. 17 October - The first edition of a new Sunday lunchtime current affairs series ''Agenda'' is broadcast on BBC1 Scotland. November No events. December No events. Unknown Scottish Television airs '' The Shepherds of Berneray'', a 50-minute television documentary revol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Philippine Television The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1981. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes. Events * February 17–21: Highlights of pontifical visit of Pope John Paul II to the country are aired on national television stations with MBS and RPN airing these nationwide via satellite to promote satellite broadcasts. * December 6-15: MBS-4 airs live the events of the 1981 SEA Games, the first time the Philippines was host of this regional event. Unknown * Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (BBC 2) rebranded as City 2 Television. Premieres Unknown * ''T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' on IBC 13 * ''Turn on 13'' on IBC 13 * ''America's Top 10'' on IBC 13 * ''Try God'' on IBC 13 * ''Star Blazers'' on IBC 13 * ''Tepok Bunot'' on City2 * ''Manila Files'' on City2 * ''Sesame Street'' on City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In New Zealand Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Japanese Television Events in 1981 in Japanese television. Debuts Ongoing ''Music Fair'', music (1964–present) ''Mito Kōmon'', jidaigeki (1969–2011) ''Sazae-san'', anime (1969–present) ''Fisherman Sanpei'', anime (1980–1982) ''Ōedo Sōsamō'', anime (1970–1984) ''Ōoka Echizen'', jidaigeki (1970–1999) ''Star Tanjō!'', talent (1971–1983) ''FNS Music Festival'', music (1974–present) '' Ikkyū-san'', anime (1975–1982) ''Panel Quiz Attack 25'', game show (1975–present) ''Doraemon'', anime (1979–2005) Endings See also 1981 in anime 1981 in Japan List of Japanese films of 1981 A list of films released in Japan in 1981 (see 1981 in film). See also 1981 in Japan 1981 in Japanese television References Footnotes Sources * * External links Japanese films of 1981at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULT ... References {{Television in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Israeli Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1981 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1981. Events April – The Working Party on Women in Broadcasting presents its report to the RTÉ Authority. 4 April – Ireland hosts the Eurovision Song Contest from the RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion, Dublin, after winning the previous year. The contest is won by the United Kingdom with the song ''Making Your Mind Up'', performed by the group Bucks Fizz. 17 June – RTÉ broadcast seventeen continuous hours of coverage of the 1981 General Election. 30 June – Patrick Cooney is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. 11 November – RTÉ Television begins airing the Irish language adult education programme ''Anois 's Arís''. Undated – RTÉ is given special government permission to broadcast two television programmes that are part of a series jointly produced with the BBC titled ''The Troubles''. The programmes include interviews with organisations banned from the media by Section 31 of the Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1981 In Indonesian Television Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]