What happened on January 28, 1981?

Headlines from January 28, 1981

• ❤️ Artificial Heart Approved – An artificial heart received approval for its first human use from the University of Utah's College of Medicine, marking a major medical breakthrough.
• 🎤 Birgit Nilsson Returns – Famed soprano Birgit Nilsson made her return to the Metropolitan Opera in a historic performance of 'Elektra' broadcasted live on WNET-TV.
• 🏛️ Mugabe Appoints Nkomo – Prime Minister Robert Mugabe appointed Joshua Nkomo as Minister Without Portfolio, resolving a government crisis in Zimbabwe.
• 📈 Exxon Profits Surge – Exxon reported a record annual profit of $5.66 billion, despite a 1.1% drop in fourth-quarter earnings compared to the previous year.
• 📚 Schlesinger Elected – Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was elected president of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, a prestigious arts organization.
• ⚖️ Supreme Court Ruling – The Supreme Court ruled that states can allow television cameras in courts, enhancing public access to legal proceedings.
• 🌾 Wheat Supply Increase – The USDA reported that American farmers are expected to have a year's supply of wheat in storage for the upcoming harvest.
• 🏒 Islanders All-Star Selections – Three players from the New York Islanders were selected for the NHL All-Star Game, highlighting their successful season.
• 💼 Procter & Gamble Earnings Rise – Procter & Gamble reported an 8.4% increase in earnings for the second quarter, despite facing foreign exchange losses.
• 📉 Bank Profit Variations – A sharp rise in interest rates caused mixed results for bank profits, with some institutions seeing surges while others declined.