What happened on September 26, 1981?

Headlines from September 26, 1981

• ⚖️ O'Connor Joins Supreme Court – Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone in American history.
• 🦠 Hepatitis Treatment Developed – Researchers at the Department of Health and Human Services devised a method to inactivate the hepatitis virus using formalin.
• 🌍 Belize Joins UN – The United Nations welcomed Belize as its 156th member, with a vote of 144 to 1, marking a significant step for the nation.
• 📉 Markets Plunge – Stock and bond prices fell sharply as investors reacted to President Reagan's economic proposals, causing significant market declines.
• 💼 New Polish Worker Laws – Poland's Parliament passed laws granting workers more autonomy in running factories, enhancing their role in management.
• ⚖️ Justice Leff Hearing Ends – The misconduct hearing for Justice James J. Leff concluded after four days of testimony before the state's Commission on Judicial Conduct.
• 📈 Sony Announces New Plant – Sony Corporation plans to build a $19.7 million color TV plant in South Carolina, creating about 500 jobs by late 1982.
• 📊 Reagan's Budget Cuts – Business leaders generally supported President Reagan's proposed $13 billion spending cuts and $3 billion tax increase to reduce the deficit.
• 🏭 Texaco Oil Find – Texaco announced significant oil discoveries in the Tartan field in the British North Sea, indicating a boost in crude production.
• 📚 New Weapon Simulator Patented – A new weapon simulator for training marksmen in rocket firing against armored vehicles was patented for the Navy.