Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Ezzard Charles TKOs Lee Oma in 10 for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Althouse, American law professor, born in Wilmington, Delaware
- Bill Madlock, American MLB baseball third baseman, 3X All-Star, 4X NL Batting Title (Chicago Cubs; Pittsburgh Pirates and 4 other teams), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Chris Bell, American rock guitarist (Big Star - "In The Street"), born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 1978)
- Drew Pearson, American Pro Football HOF wide receiver (Super Bowl 1977; Pro Bowl, First-team All-Pro 1974, 76, 77; Dallas Cowboys), born in South River, New Jersey
- Kirstie Alley, American Emmy Award-winning actress (Cheers - "Rebecca"; Look Who's Talking; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan), born in Wichita, Kansas (d. 2022) [1]
- Larry Hoppens, American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Orleans - "Still the One"; "Dance With Me"), born in Long Island, New York (d. 2012)
Rush Limbaugh (1951-2021)
American conservative political talk radio personality, born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Born in 1951
1951 Highlights
About January 12, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn