What happened on August 14, 1981?

Headlines from August 14, 1981

• 🚇 Mitsubishi-Mexico Deal – Mitsubishi Electric secures a $200 million order for Mexico City's subway expansion, with equipment sourced from Japan and local manufacturing.
• 🏊 Channel Swim Record – John Erikson becomes the first person to swim the English Channel three times nonstop, marking a significant achievement in endurance sports.
• 🏅 Youngest Gold Medalist – Debbie Black, a 10-year-old, wins a gold medal, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the Empire State Games.
• 📈 Funds' Assets Rise – The assets of U.S. money funds increased by $2.23 billion, marking the 11th consecutive weekly rise, according to the Investment Company Institute.
• 📊 Japan's Trade Surplus – Japan's trade surplus rises 3.8% in July, reaching $1.53 billion, with a record surplus of $1.35 billion in trade with the U.S.
• 🌍 Mideast Atom Ban Talks – The U.S. initiates efforts to establish a nuclear weapons ban in the Middle East, signaling a move towards regional disarmament.
• 🎨 El Greco Exhibition – A major exhibition of El Greco's paintings is scheduled to tour Washington, Toledo, and Dallas next year, showcasing the artist's work.
• 🎭 Peking Opera Opens – The Peking Opera, Ch'i Style, opens at Alice Tully Hall, introducing a 200-year-old performance technique to American audiences.
• 🏆 Britain Wins Admiral's Cup – Britain clinches victory in the Admiral's Cup, a prestigious sailing event, overcoming competitors from 15 nations.
• 📅 Fannie Mae Rates Set – Fannie Mae announces a 17% interest rate for new debentures, reflecting the current economic climate and lending conditions.