Historical Events
- -35°F (-37°C), Chester, Massachusetts (state record)
- MLB Cincinnati Reds become last team to sign a free agent, outfielder Larry Biitner
Premiere of "Dynasty"
Soap opera "Dynasty" produced by Aaron Spelling and starring John Forsythe, Linda Evans and Joan Collins premieres on ABC-TV
Famous Deaths
- Isobel Elsom, British actress (My Fair Lady, Love From a Stranger), dies at 87
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About January 12, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 3 months and 16 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
