Historical Events
- O A "Bum" Phillips becomes head coach of NFL New Orleans Saints
Famous Birthdays
- Beverley Mitchell, American actress, born in Arcadia, California
- Ibrahima Sonko, French footballer, born in Bignona, Senegal
- O-T Fagbenle, English stage and screen actor (The Handmaid’s Tale, The First Lady), born in London
- Willa Ford [Amanda Lee Williford], American pop singer, and actress, born in Ruskin, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Fannie Thomas, American who became the oldest known American at her death, dies at 113 years and 273 days
- Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi, Pakistani historian and academic, dies at 77
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About January 22, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
#1 Song: Imagine - John Lennon
