What Happened on January 25, 1981

Historical Events

52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived back in US

Mao's widow Jiang Qing sentenced to death as one of the "Gang of Four" (later commuted to life in prison)

Super Bowl XV, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA: Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10; MVP: Jim Plunkett, Oakland, QB

American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, and pianist ("Girl On Fire"; 'No One"), born in New York City

Actor Bill Murray (30) weds Margaret Kelly on Super Bowl Sunday in Las Vegas; divorce in 1994

Adele Astaire [Lady Charles Cavendish], American dancer and entertainer, sister of Fred Astaire (Last Man on Earth, Millie), dies at 82
Richard Talmadge, German-American actor (Speed Reporter) and stuntman, dies at 88

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius