Famous Birthdays
- Alex Auld, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Cold Lake, Canada
- Marquis Daniels, American basketball player, born in Jasper, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Alvar Lidell, UK radio broadcaster (b. 1908)
- Eric Robinson, Australian politician (b. 1926)
- Jose Ardevol, Cuban composer, dies at 69
1981 Highlights
About January 7, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 28 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
