Historical Events
- "Tintypes" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 93 performances
- AFC Championship, Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego: Oakland Raiders beat San Diego Chargers, 34-27
- British team led by Ranulph Fiennes completes longest & fastest crossing of Antarctica, reaching Scott base after 75 days (2,500 miles)
- NFC Championship, Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia: Philadelphia Eagles beat Dallas Cowboys, 20-7
- Palau adopts constitution
Famous Birthdays
- Jamelia Niela Davis, British singer, born in Birmingham, England
- Tom Meighan, British singer (Kasabian), born in Leicester, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Beulah Bondi, American actress (It's a Wonderful Life), dies at 88
1981 Highlights
About January 11, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
- #1 Song: Imagine - John Lennon