November 1, 1981 (Sunday)
- The nation of Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from the United Kingdom. At midnight in St. John's, Antigua, the British flag was hauled down and the Antiguan flag raised in its place at the city's cricket park. Princess Margaret, appearing on behalf of her sister, Queen Elizabeth II, presented the instruments of state to Prime Minister Vere Cornwall Bird.
- Paid maternity leave was introduced in the Soviet Union as part of the 11th Party Congress reforms.
- Born: LaTavia Roberson, American singer (Destiny's Child), in Houston
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