Historical Events
Vilas Retains Title
Australian Open Men's Tennis: Guillermo Vilas retains title for 4th and last Grand Slam win; beats American John Sadri 7-6, 6-3, 6-2
- British Steel workers go on a national strike
Famous Birthdays
- Mac Danzig, American mixed martial artist (The Ultimate Fighter 6 lightweight 2007), born in Cleveland, Ohio
1980 Highlights
About January 2, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Please Don't Go - KC And The Sunshine Band
- #1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd