Historical Events
- Aust-WI one-day game that produced a Privy Council libel case
- Heater explodes at Star Elementary School, Oklahoma, kills 6 children & teacher
Famous Birthdays
- Angela Chang [Zhang], Taiwanese pop singer ("Aurora"; "Invisible Wings"), and actress (At Dolphin Bay), born in Taoyuan, Taiwan
Jodie Sweetin (41 years old)
American actress (Stephanie Tanner-Full House), born in Los Angeles, California
- Mike Komisarek, American ice hockey player, born in West Islip, New York
- Pete Buttigieg, American politician, Mayor of South Bend, 1st openly gay Democratic presidential candidate, born in South Bend, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Elis Regina (Costa), Brazilian pop-samba-bossa nova singer ("Arrastão" - "Pull the Trawling Net"), dies from cardiac arrest after consuming alcohol, cocaine and tranquilizers at 36
- Leopold Trepper, Polish-Israeli spy (founded CP Palestina), dies at 77
About January 19, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: The Land Of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
