What happened on Friday January 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1981:

• Ibrox Disaster A tragic crowd crush occurred at Ibrox Park during a football match between Rangers and Celtic, resulting in 66 fatalities and over 200 injuries. This devastating event is considered one of the worst stadium disasters in British football history, leading to significant changes in crowd management and stadium safety regulations.
• Arrest of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, notorious serial killer known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper', was arrested in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, after a massive police investigation. He was later convicted of murdering 13 women and sentenced to life imprisonment, marking the end of a terrifying period of serial killings that had gripped the United Kingdom.
• Swimming Record by Mary Terstegge Meagher Mary Terstegge Meagher set a female world record in the 200-metre butterfly swimming event, completing the race in 2:05.65, showcasing exceptional athletic achievement.
• Maxi Rodriguez Birth Maxi Rodriguez, a prominent Argentine footballer who later played for Atletico Madrid, was born. He would go on to become a notable player in both Argentine and international football.
• Cricket Incident: Sylvester Clarke Throws Brick During a West Indies versus Pakistan cricket match, player Sylvester Clarke controversially knocked out a spectator with a brick, highlighting tensions and potential violence in competitive sports.

Events in 1981

January 02, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1981

January 02, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1981 can also be written as 1/2/1981 in the US and as 2/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1981:

• Kirk Hinrich

  Professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls and several other NBA teams during his career, known for his defensive...

• Juan Ferrando
• Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Kozlov
• Marco Lombardo
• María Isabel Moreno
• Amin Nikfar
• Fabián Robledo
• Maxi Rodríguez
• Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
• Roberto Selva
• Zhang Juanjuan
• Pedrie Wannenburg
• Hanno Balitsch
• Nicola Bresciani
• Wanna Buakaew
• Natascha Börger
• Gilles Cervara
• Jamie Coyne
• Christian Elkin

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1981:

• David Lynch

  Iconic American filmmaker known for surreal and avant-garde cinema, creating groundbreaking works like 'Eraserhead', 'Blue Velvet', and the...

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 2nd

January 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic

January 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Aretha Franklin - United Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 02:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1981

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Someone born on January 02, 1981 is:

44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 12 days old,

or 2314 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16203 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1981?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1981.

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