What happened on Thursday January 22, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 22, 1981:

• Iranian Embassy Siege Survivor Sentenced Fowzi Nejad, the sole surviving terrorist from the infamous Iranian Embassy siege in London, pleaded guilty to manslaughter of two hostages and was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment, marking a significant legal resolution to the high-profile terrorist incident.
• Angela Buchanan Appointed US Treasurer Angela Buchanan was sworn in as the United States Treasurer, taking on a significant financial administrative role in the federal government during the early Reagan administration.
• Bum Phillips Becomes Head Coach of New Orleans Saints Oail Arol 'Bum' Phillips was appointed as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, bringing his distinctive coaching style and leadership to the NFL franchise.
• New York Islanders Shut Out Detroit Red Wings The New York Islanders secured a decisive 3-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings, with goaltender Billy Smith recording his 15th career shutout, further solidifying the team's dominance during their successful early 1980s era.

Events in 1981

January 22, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 22, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 22, 1981

January 22, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1981 can also be written as 1/22/1981 in the US and as 22/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 22, 1981:

• Willa Ford

  American pop singer, actress, and television personality who rose to fame in the early 2000s with her music and entertainment career.

• Beverley Mitchell

  American actress best known for her iconic role as Lucy Camden in the long-running family drama series '7th Heaven'.

• Ben Moody

  American musician, songwriter, and founding member of the rock band Evanescence, known for his significant contributions to alternative...

• Chantelle Anderson

  Professional American basketball player who competed at high levels of the sport.

• O. T. Fagbenle

  British actor known for roles in television series like 'The Handmaid's Tale' and various film productions.

• Blanca Blanco

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 22nd

Famous people died on January 22, 1981:

• Franco Abbiati
• Rudolf Geiger
• María Moliner
• Mario Parodi
• Fannie Thomas

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 22nd

January 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

January 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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 22nd is Aquarius.

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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 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 22, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 09:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 22, 1981

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Someone born on January 22, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 1 day old,

or 2308 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16162 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1981?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 22, 1981.

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