Historical Events
Marcos Ends Martial Law
President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos ends martial law, that began in September 1972
Famous Birthdays
- Ray J. [William Ray Norwood Jr.], American singer and actor (Everything You Want), born in McComb, Mississippi
- Scott Mechlowicz, American actor, born in New York
- Warren Feeney, Northern Irish footballer, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Loukas Panourgias, Greek footballer (b. 1899)
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About January 17, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 3 months and 9 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
