Historical Events
Spinks Mugged
Boxer Leon Spinks is mugged, his assailants even take his gold teeth
"Woman"
John Lennon's single "Woman" is posthumously released in the UK
- Protestant gunmen shoot & wound Bernadette Devlin McAliskey & husband
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Zamora, English footballer, born in Barking, United Kingdom
- Nick Valensi, American rock guitarist (The Strokes), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Lee, British actor (M in James Bond movies, Fallen Idol, Dr No), dies at 73
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About January 16, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 3 months and 3 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
