Historical Events
- Dutch political party DS'70 disbands
- Javed Miandad & Mudassar Nazar make 451 stand v India
- Thom Syles keeps a life saver intact in his mouth for over 7 hours
Famous Birthdays
- Hugo Viana, Portuguese footballer, born in Barcelos, Portugal
- Jermaine Pennant, English footballer, born in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky, Polish-born American mobster known as the "Mob's Accountant", dies of lung cancer at 80

Meyer Lansky
- Shepperd Strudwick, actor (Psychomania), dies of cancer at 75
1983 Highlights
About January 15, 1983
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn