Historical Events
- Super Bowl X, Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys, 21-17; MVP: Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh, WR
Famous Birthdays
- Damien Leith, Irish-Australian singer-songwriter (Australian Idol, 2006), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Vincent Polvliet, Dutch soccer player (FC Utrecht)
Famous Deaths
- Ad Verhoeven, Dutch soccer player (Xerxes/Sparta), dies in a car crash at 42 [or 1/17]
- Sonia Dresdel, actor (Fallen Idol, Secret Tent), dies at 67
1976 Highlights
About January 18, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) - Diana Ross
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake