The following events occurred in March 1981:
March 30, 1981: U.S. President Reagan shot and wounded by John Hinckley, Jr.
Secretary Haig "in control"
The following events occurred in January 1981:
January 20, 1981: Reagan inaugurated as 40th U.S. President
January 21, 1981: First DeLorean manufactured
January 20, 1981: American hostages leave Iran after 444 days