Historical Events
- Peter Jenkins finishes "A Walk Across America" at Florence, Oregon
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Gionta, American ice hockey player, born in Rochester, New York
- Jay Chou, Taiwanese singer & producer, born in New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Kenyatta Jones, American football player, born in Gainesville, Florida
- Leo Varadkar, Irish politician (Prime Minister, 2017-), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Paulo Ferreira, Portuguese footballer, born in Cascais, Portugal
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Mockridge, British composer for film and television (Miracle On 34th Street; The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance), dies at 82
1979 Highlights
About January 18, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
