1981

The following events occured in the year 1981:

Events

 * Lord Voldemort kills James and Lily Potter on October 31 but is later defeated by Harry. Harry is left with a lightning-shaped scar and is sent to live with the Dursleys. Sirius Black is arrested for the murder of Peter Pettigrew on November 1.

Births

 * Colin Creevey
 * Luna Lovegood to the editor of The Quibbler and his wife
 * August 11 - Ginny Weasley to Arthur and Molly Weasley

Deaths

 * October 31 - James Potter
 * October 31 - Lily Potter

Real-world events

 * Martial law declared in Poland.
 * Prince Charles and Lady Diana are married.
 * First launch of the space shuttle.

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 * align="center" colspan=1 | Years 1978 1979 1980 - 1981 - 1982 1983 1984
 * align="center" colspan=1 | Years 1978 1979 1980 - 1981 - 1982 1983 1984