Historical Events
- 24th space shuttle (61-C) mission-Columbia 7-launched
- AFC Championship, Miami Orange Bowl: New England Patriots beat Miami Dolphins, 31-14
- Chicago Blackhawk centre Denis Savard scores at 4 seconds of 3rd period
- NFC Championship, Soldier Field, Chicago: Chicago Bears beat Los Angeles Rams, 24-0
Famous Birthdays
- Miguel Ángel Nieto, Spanish footballer, born in Madrid, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Marcel Arland, French author (L'ordre, Lumière du Soir), dies at 86
About January 12, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
#1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
