What happened on June 22, 1981?

Headlines from June 22, 1981

• 🌋 Mt. St. Helens Quakes – Mount St. Helens showed low-level seismic activity today, with a decline in earthquakes as lava began oozing out in a nonexplosive eruption.
• 🏆 Graham Wins U.S. Open – David Graham captured the 81st United States Open, overcoming a three-stroke deficit to win by three strokes.
• 🏅 Lewis Takes Titles – Carl Lewis made history by winning both the jump and 100 meters at the USA/Mobil outdoor championships, a feat last achieved by Jesse Owens.
• 🇫🇷 French Socialists Win – The Socialist Party gained a majority in the National Assembly, securing President Francois Mitterrand's full government power.
• 🚀 Blyth Wins Trans-Atlantic – Chay Blyth of Britain won the first Observer double-handed trans-Atlantic race, finishing in fog with ease.
• 🎉 Ms. Magazine Editor Appointed – Patricia Carbine was chosen as chairman of the Advertising Council, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
• ⛵ Atlantic Sail Record – Chay Blyth and Rob James completed a record 3,000-mile Atlantic voyage from Plymouth, England, in 14 days, 13 hours, and 58 minutes.
• 🏌️‍♂️ Jacklin Wins Jersey Open – Tony Jacklin won the Jersey Open by one stroke, marking his first British victory in eight years.
• 🏊 Caulkins Wins Swim Finals – Tracy Caulkins won two events at the Swim Meet of Champions, bringing her total victories to six in the three-day competition.
• 🎤 Chinese Win Table Tennis – China's men's table tennis team defeated the United States 3-0 to win the 1981 United States Open team title.