Historical Events
- "The Tide Is High" by Blondie hits #1
38th Golden Globes
38th Golden Globes: Ordinary People, Robert De Niro, & Mary Tyler Moore win
- Gaetan Boucher skates world record 1000m (1:13.39)
Famous Birthdays
- Julio Arca, Argentinian football player, born in Quilmes, Argentina
Justin Timberlake (43 years old)
American singer-songwriter ("Can't Stop The Feeling!"; "Sexyback"), and actor (Friends With Benefits), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Sergio D. Acosta, American Chicano Filmmaker, born in San Jose, California
About January 31, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Tide Is High - Blondie
#1 Song: Imagine - John Lennon
