1981 in England
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Events from 1981 in England
Further information: Politics of England
Events
- March 29 – The first London Marathon starts, with 7,500 runners.
- April 11 – 1981 Brixton riot: Rioters in south London, UK, throw petrol bombs, attack police and loot shops.
- May 22 – Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe is found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment on 13 counts of murder and 7 of attempted murder in England.
- November 12 – The Church of England General Synod votes to admit women to holy orders.
Births
- 9 February – Tom Hiddleston, actor
- 18 February – Andrew McKay, actor