November 24, 1981 (Tuesday)
- Typhoon Irma struck the Philippines, killing 408 people and bringing a tidal wave that killed another 270 persons, as well as leaving 250,000 homeless. Hardest hit were the cities of Garchitorena and Caramoan.
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