Historical Events
- Number of people out of work and claiming unemployment benefit in UK rises to over 1 million
- Six oil exporting countries conclude meetings with Western oil companies; an agreement is reached to raise the price of crude
Famous Birthdays
- Alcides Catanho, American NFL outside linebacker (NE Patriots), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Nikki Haley (52 years old)
American politician and diplomat (Governor South Carolina, 2011-17; US UN Ambassador, 2017-18), born in Bamberg, South Carolina
About January 20, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: American Pie (Parts I & II) - Don McLean
- #1 Song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers