- Jan 2 Raman Lamba, Indian cricketer (opening batsman 1986-87)
- Jan 5 Glenn Strömberg, Swedish footballer, born in Lundby, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Jan 6 Paul Azinger, American golfer, broadcaster (PGA C'ship 1993, 12 PGA Tour titles), born in Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Jan 9 Lisa Walters, Canadian golfer (Hawaiian Open 1992-93), born in Prince Rupert, British Columbia
- Jan 12 Dominique Wilkins, American Basketball HOF forward (9 × NBA All-Star 1986–94; NBA scoring champion 1986; NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion 1985, 90; Atlanta Hawks), born in Paris, France
- Jan 13 Takis Lemonis, Greek footballer and coach
- Jan 15 Tim Curtis, English cricketer (batsman in 5 Tests 1988-89), born in Chislehurst, United Kingdom
- Jan 17 Chili Davis, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1984, 86, 94; World Series 1991 Minnesota Twins; 1998, 99 NY Yankees), born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Jan 19 Al Joyner, American athlete (Olympic gold triple jump 1984), born in East St. Louis, Illinois
- Jan 23 Greg Ritchie, Australian cricketer (Queensland & Australian batsman Fat Cat Mahatma Cote), born in Stanthorpe, Queensland
- Jan 23 Patrick de Gayardon, French skydiver and skysurfing pioneer, born in Oullins, France (d. 1998)
- Jan 26 Jeanette Bolden, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x100m 1984), born in Los Angeles, California
Greg Louganis (64 years old)
Jan 29 American diver (4 x Olympic gold 10m platform & 3m springboard 1984, 88), born in San Diego, California
- Jan 29 Sean Kerly, English field hockey forward (Olympic gold 1988, bronze 1984) and broadcaster, born in Whistable, England
- Jan 29 Steve Sax, American baseball 2nd baseman (World Series 1981, 88; NL Rookie of the Year 1982; 5 x MLB All-Star, Los Angeles Dodgers), born in West Sacramento, California
About January 1960
How Old? 64 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: Yes
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