1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. It was preceded by 1980 and followed by 1982.
Events[]
- 23 June: 1981 general election
- News satire show Tegeninformatie is first broadcast
- Ride Niesburg introduces its iconic orange buses
- The Partide Familia Barzuna is founded
- The Kieral Aquarium in Sint-Hendrikstad is opened
Births[]
- 7 May: Robert Helms, Prime Minister from 2009 to 2013
- 18 July: Felix Brunner, footballer
- 5 October: Peter Wostor, Prime Minister from 2013 to 2017
- 19 October: Miquel Ricard, actor
- Sara Bernès: model, actress and activist
Deaths[]
- 29 July: Eugen Sherman, President from 1975 to 1978
- 19 September: Princess Martina Louisa of Brunant