Historical Events
Russian Dissidents Arrested
Russian dissidents Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner arrested in Moscow and banished to Gorky
- West Indies beat England 2-0 to win cricket's 1st World Series Cup
Famous Birthdays
- (Elizabeth) "Lizz" Wright, American jazz and gospel vocalist ("Dreaming Wide Awake"), born in Hahira, Georgia
- Ben Moody, American guitarist (Evanescence, 1995-2003 -"Bring Me To Life"), born in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Christopher Masterson, American actor (MAlcolm In The Niddle - "Francis"), born in Long Island, New York
- Jake Grove, American NFL football player, 2004-10 (Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins), born in Johnson City, Tennessee
- Jonathan Woodgate, English footballer, born in Nunthorpe, United Kingdom
- Subhash Ram Prajapati, Nepalese writer, born in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Famous Deaths
- Iris Meredith [Shunn], American actress (Son of Davy Crockett; The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen), dies at 64
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About January 22, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock With You - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders
