Historical Events
Event of Interest
President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos ends martial law
Famous Birthdays
- Ray J [William Ray Norwood Jr.], American singer and actor (Everything You Want), born in McComb, Mississippi
- Scott Mechlowicz, American actor, born in New York
- Warren Feeney, Northern Irish footballer, born in Belfast, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Loukas Panourgias, Greek footballer (b. 1899)
1981 Highlights
About January 17, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
#1 Song: Imagine - John Lennon
