Computer World
Contributes percussion and songwriting to Computer World.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1981 in Germany
Explore 16 historical events and records for Germany in 1981.
Historical records for Germany in 1981
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May
Computer World
Performs electronic percussion on Computer World.
Computer World
Releases Computer World, predicting everyday life shaped by data, networks and machines.
Computer World
Shapes Computer World's computerised speech, rhythm and information-age themes.
Election
The Social Democrats sustain heavy losses in West Berlin
August
Lola
Directs Lola.
September
Death of Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer
Death of Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer
November
Genscher-Colombo Plan
Helps submit the German-Italian Draft European Act proposing stronger political cooperation and progress toward European Union.
London European Council
Represents Germany as leaders discuss the Community budget, agriculture and renewed European integration.
Other events (month unknown)
Back-to-Back Bundesliga Championships
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge helps Bayern defend their Bundesliga title in 1980-81 and establishes himself among Europe’s leading attackers.
Circle of Deceit
Directs Circle of Deceit.
Literary Support for Peace Movement
Böll supported public peace campaigns while continuing literary and political writing.
Numbers
Records Numbers, a track that becomes influential in electro and hip hop.
Pocket Calculator
Releases Pocket Calculator, presenting technology as both musical tool and pop subject.
Rummenigge Retains European Honour
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claims the 1981 Ballon d’Or for a second straight year as his consistency in front of goal helps Bayern Munich retain the German league title.
Scanning Tunneling Microscope
With Heinrich Rohrer, develops a microscope that maps surfaces atom by atom by measuring electron tunnelling current.
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