| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 16 1981 | Alexandra du Bois Was Born |
| August 01 1981 | MTV Airs First Video By The Buggles |
| August 03 1981 | Senegalese Opposition Parties Launch Anti-imperialist Action |
| August 05 1981 | Reagan Fires Thousands Of Workers |
| August 07 1981 | Washington Star Ceases 128-year Publication Run |
| August 10 1981 | Walsh's Son Inspires America's Most Wanted |
| August 12 1981 | The IBM Personal Computer Is Released |
| August 19 1981 | U.S. Fighters Shoot Libyan Jets In 1981 |
| August 24 1981 | Lennon Murder: Chapman Gets 20 Years |
| August 25 1981 | Spacecraft Makes Closest Approach To Saturn |
| August 30 1981 | Iranian Leaders Assassinated In Bombing |