Historical Events
- Argentine President General Roberto Viola flees
- El Mozote massacre: Salvadoran armed forces kill an estimated 900 civilians in an anti-guerrilla campaign during the country's civil war.
Ali's Last Fight
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick by unanimous decision in 10 rounds at Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas
- Spacelab I arrives at Kennedy Space Center
- UN Security Council chooses Javier Pérez de Cuélla of Peru as the 5th Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Wash Capitals biggest margin of victory (9) beating Toronto 11-2
Famous Birthdays
- Hamish Blake, Australian comedian, born in Melbourne, Australia
- Javier Saviola, Argentine footballer, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Paul Medhurst, Australian rules footballer, born in Western Australia, Australia
- Zacky Vengeance [Baker], American rock guitarist (Avenged Sevenfold), born in Olympia, Washington
Famous Deaths
- I. D. du Plessis, South African writer and director (3rd World), dies at 81
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About December 11, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
