Historical Events
- 1st Richard Nixon museum opens in San Clemente California
- Jochem Bird elected mayor of West Berlin
Sports History
Mike Bossy becomes 1st in NHL to score 50 goals in 50 games
1981 History
Famous Birthdays
- Rob Friend, Canadian football player, born in Rosetown, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Sherwood, American jazz and session guitarist (Bing Crosby, 1933-40), big band bandleader, and disc jockey, dies of cancer at 66
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
American composer (School for Scandal; Adagio For Strings), dies of cancer at 70
About January 23, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
#1 Song: Imagine - John Lennon
