What happened on Tuesday January 20, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1981:

• Iran releases 52 American hostages after Reagan's inauguration On January 20, 1981, minutes after Ronald Reagan's inauguration as the 40th President of the United States, Iran released 52 American hostages who had been held at the U.S. embassy in Tehran for 444 days. This event marked the end of the Iran Hostage Crisis, which began on November 4, 1979, when Iranian militants seized the embassy. The release was facilitated by the signing of the Algiers Accords on January 19, 1981, which addressed the hostages' release and the unfreezing of Iranian assets. source: theguardian.com
• Ronald Reagan's first presidential inauguration Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States on January 20, 1981, at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered the oath of office. This ceremony marked the first time an inauguration was held on the Capitol's west side. Notably, the 52 American hostages held in Iran were released on the same day, minutes after Reagan's swearing-in. source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Ronald Reagan's first presidential inauguration Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States on January 20, 1981, at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered the oath of office, marking the first time an inauguration was held on the Capitol's west side. The ceremony was notable for its unseasonably warm weather, with a noon temperature of 55°F. Reagan's inaugural address addressed the nation's economic challenges, famously stating, "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." source: reaganlibrary.gov
• William J. Casey appointed as CIA Director On January 20, 1981, William J. Casey was appointed as the Director of Central Intelligence by President Ronald Reagan, succeeding Admiral Stansfield Turner. Casey served as CIA Director from January 28, 1981, until his death on January 29, 1987. source: wral.com
• CIA Deputy Director Transition Frank C. Carlucci ends his term as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
• NHL Hockey Shutout New York Islanders' goalkeeper Glenn Resch achieves his 25th and final shutout against the Calgary Flames, winning 5-0.

Events in 1981

January 20, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1981

January 20, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1981 can also be written as 1/20/1981 in the US and as 20/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1981:

• Daniel Cudmore

  Canadian actor and stuntman best known for playing Colossus in the X-Men film series and Felix in the Twilight Saga.

• Brendan Fevola

  Australian rules football player who was a prominent forward for Carlton Football Club and Brisbane Lions.

• Crystal Lowe

  Canadian actress known for her roles in horror films and television series.

• Jason Richardson

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams, known for his rebounding and shot-blocking skills.

• Owen Hargreaves

  English professional footballer who played for Bayern Munich and Manchester United, representing England's national team.

• Ivonne Schönherr
• Jürgen Colin
• Nathan Connolly
• Pene Erenio
• Ken Hamlin
• Alexander Ziervogel
• Koen Barbé
• Jesse Flores
• Shadi Abu Hashhash
• Cullen Jenkins
• Đorđe Jokić

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 20th

January 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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 20th is Aquarius.

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January 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1981 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 1981

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Someone born on January 20, 1981 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 13 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16508 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1981?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 20th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 20, 1981.

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