July 1981

Thursday 09:

Movement for the Labour Party (LD-MPT) legally recognized.

Tuesday 14:

MCLN bombs a popular cinema in Bangui, Central African Republic. Afterwards a declaration is issued, demanding withdrawal of French troops from the country.

Friday 17:

Hyatt Regency walkway collapse: Two skywalks filled with people at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri collapse into a crowded atrium lobby killing 114.

Monday 20:

The United States suspends sales of F-16 fighter jets to Israel.

Monday 27:

British television: On Coronation Street, Ken Barlow marries Deirdre Langton, which proves to be a national event, with massive viewer numbers earned for the show.

Wednesday 29:

Lady Diana Spencer marries Charles, Prince of Wales.