Historical Events
- Minnesota ends Philadelphia Flyers' NHL record 35 game unbeaten streak ends
"Pretenders"
Real Records releases "Pretenders", the debut album of The Pretenders, in UK
Chrysler Bailed Out
US President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation to bail out the Chrysler Corporation with a 1.5 billion dollar loan
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan L. Moody [Greening] American heavy metal singer and songwriter (Five Finger Death Punch), born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Carl White, American vocalist, dies at 47
- Larry Williams, American R&B singer-songwriter ("Dizzy, Miss Lizzie"; "Slow Down"), dies of a gunshot wound to the head at 44
- Sarah Selby, American actress (Tower of London), dies at 74
- Simonne Mathieu, French tennis player (French C'ships 1938-39; 11 Grand Slam doubles titles), dies at 71
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About January 7, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
