1981年（1981 ねん）は、西暦（グレゴリオ暦）による、木曜日から始まる平年。 昭和 56年。 この項目では、国際的な視点に基づいた1981年について記載する。

Paul Alexander Mitchell (born 26 August 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender or midfielder.He is currently the sporting director of AS Monaco.. As a player, Mitchell began playing with the youth teams of Manchester City and Wigan Athletic, making his senior debut with the latter.He also represented Halifax Town, Swindon Town and Milton …

Kelechi Zeal Iheanacho (born 12 July 1981) is a Nigerian football forward.He has mostly spent his career in Poland whilst also having spells in Nigeria and Hungary. Honours Club. Wisła Kraków. Ekstraklasa: 2001, 2004, 2005.; Polish Liga Cup: 2001

『ねらわれた学園』（ねらわれたがくえん）は、1981年 7月11日に公開された薬師丸ひろ子主演・大林宣彦監督による日本映画。（旧）角川春樹事務所製作、東宝配給。眉村卓の少年少女向け小説『ねらわれた学園』が原作。