Historical Events
- "Tintypes" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 93 performances
- AFC Championship, Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego: Oakland Raiders beat San Diego Chargers, 34-27
- British team led by Ranulph Fiennes completes longest & fastest crossing of Antarctica, reaching Scott base after 75 days (2,500 miles)
- NFC Championship, Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia: Philadelphia Eagles beat Dallas Cowboys, 20-7
- Palau adopts constitution
Famous Birthdays
- Jamelia Niela Davis, English singer, born in Birmingham, England
- Tom Meighan, British singer (Kasabian), born in Leicester, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Beulah Bondi, actress (It's a Wonderful Life), dies at 88
