August 30, 1981 (Sunday)
- A bomb planted by Mujahedeen terrorists at the office of Iran's Prime Minister Bahonar killed both him and Iranian President Raja'i. Both had been in office for less than a month. After the double assassination, more than 2,000 Mujahedeen members and sympathizers were arrested and executed.;
- Died: Vera-Ellen, 60, American dancer and film actress
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