What happened on Sunday January 18, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1981:

• Iran-US Hostage Crisis Resolution Iran accepts the United States' offer of $7.9 billion in frozen assets in exchange for the release of American hostages, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the long-standing hostage crisis.
• New Cross Fire Tragedy A devastating fire at 439 New Cross Road in south-east London results in the deaths of 13 young Black people and injures 50 more. The incident, widely believed to be racially motivated, remains unsolved with no one ever being charged for the arson.
• First Complete BASE Jump Categories Phil Smith and Phil Mayfield make history by parachuting off a Houston skyscraper, becoming the first individuals to successfully BASE jump from all four categories: buildings, antennae, spans (bridges), and earth (cliffs).
• Punk Rock Controversy Wendy O Williams, lead singer of the punk rock band The Plasmatics, is arrested in Milwaukee for alleged on-stage obscenity, highlighting the provocative nature of punk rock performances in the early 1980s.

Events in 1981

January 18, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 1981

January 18, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 18th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1981 can also be written as 1/18/1981 in the US and as 18/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1981:

• Dong-Won Kang

  Dong-won Kang is a prominent South Korean actor recognized for his compelling performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Train to...

• Olivier Rochus

  Olivier Rochus is a Belgian professional tennis player who competed at international levels during his career.

• Gang Dong-won
• Antje Traue

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1981:

• Rudolf Schrader

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 18th

January 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
3. Barbra Streisand - Guilty
4. Blondie - The Tide Is High
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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

January 18, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
5. Cameo - Keep It Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 06:33 am.

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 18, 1981

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Someone born on January 18, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 26 days old,

or 2312 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1981?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1981.

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