The 1981 Channel

What happened in 1981?

It was the year of Ronald Reagan's inauguration and attempted assassination, the release of the U.S. hostages by Iran, the launch of the first space shuttle, the attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II, and the nomination of the first woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

1981 Movies: Theatrical Trailer for Raiders of the Lost Ark
The surprisingly bland movie trailer for "Raiders of the Lost Ark," released in 1981:



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