What Happened on January 19, 1981

Historical Events

First Concorde Agreement

Formula One Constructors Association (FOCA) led by Bernie Ecclestone, the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile led by Jean Marie Balestre and the Formula One teams agree to the First Concorde Agreement granting FOCA the right to televise Formula One races and requiring all teams to compete in every race under fixed rules

Ali Prevents Suicide

Muhammad Ali talks a despondent 21-year-old out of committing suicide

  • US & Iran sign agreement to release 52 American hostages

Famous Birthdays

  • Asier Del Horno, Spanish footballer, born in Barakaldo, Spain
  • Elizabeth "Bitsie" Tulloch, American actress (Grimm; Superman & Lois), born in San Diego, California
  • Lucho González, Argentine footballer, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

About January 19, 1981

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn

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