March 29, 1981 (Sunday)
- The first London Marathon was held, with 7,500 runners. The race was won jointly by Dick Beardsley of the United States and Inge Simonsen of Norway, who both crossed the finish line at 2:11:48.
- General Roberto Viola was sworn in as President of Argentina, succeeding General Jorge Videla. Viola would be overthrown on December 11.
- Died: Eric Williams, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago since 1956. He was succeeded by George Chambers.
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