What happened on Sunday January 25, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 25, 1981:

• Iran Hostage Crisis Resolution 52 American diplomats and citizens, who were held hostage in Iran for 444 days following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, finally return to the United States, marking the end of a prolonged international crisis that significantly impacted US-Iran relations.
• Chiang Ching Sentenced to Death Jiang Qing, also known as 'Madame Mao' and a key figure in the Cultural Revolution, is sentenced to death for her role in political persecutions during Mao Zedong's regime. Her sentencing symbolizes the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to distance itself from the radical policies of the Cultural Revolution.
• Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders Triumph The Oakland Raiders defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 in Super Bowl XV at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Quarterback Jim Plunkett is named Most Valuable Player, leading his team to a decisive victory and cementing his place in NFL history.
• Limehouse Declaration: Birth of Social Democratic Party Four prominent British Labour cabinet ministers - Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams, William Rodgers, and David Owen - issue the Limehouse Declaration, which marks the formal beginning of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a significant moment in British political realignment.
• Alicia Keys Birth Alicia Keys, a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress, is born. She would go on to become a prominent figure in R&B and soul music, known for her powerful vocals and social activism.
• Tose Proeski Birth Tose Proeski, a renowned Macedonian singer who would later become a cultural icon in the Balkans, is born. He would tragically pass away in 2007, leaving a significant legacy in Balkan music.

Events in 1981

January 25, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 25, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 25, 1981

January 25, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Philadelphia Eagles - Oakland Raiders : 10 - 27

January 25, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 25th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1981 can also be written as 1/25/1981 in the US and as 25/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 25, 1981:

• Alicia Keys

  Alicia Keys is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame with her debut album 'Songs in a Minor'.

• Toše Proeski
• Clara Morgane

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 25th

Famous people died on January 25, 1981:

• Richard Talmadge

  Actor (speed reporter).

• Adele Astaire

  American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1896).

• Lobsang Rampa

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 25th

January 25, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 25, 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 25, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 25, 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 25, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 25, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 25, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 25, 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 25, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 10:42 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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Someone born on January 25, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 29 days old,

or 2308 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 25, 1981?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 25, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 25, 1981.

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