Historical Events
McEnroe's 2nd ATP
John McEnroe reverses previous year's result with a 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 win over Ivan Lendl to claim his second season-ending ATP Masters Grand Prix tennis title at Madison Square Garden, NYC
Navratilova’s Winning Streak Ends
Martina Navratilova’s 54-match winning streak ends when beaten by Hana Mandlíková 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 in the final of the Virginia Slims of California tennis event in Oakland; after loss Navratilova wins next 74 matches for new record
- Schonbrun skates world record 5 km (7:39.44)
- Tony Benn, described as a “left wing rebel” wins Labour's nomination for the by-election in Chesterfield, England
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Shapiro, American political commentator and TV host (The Ben Shapiro Show), born in Los Angeles, California
- Megan Jendrick, American swimmer, born in Tacoma, Washington
- Victor Rasuk, American actor, born in New York City
About January 15, 1984
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Yes
#1 Song: Pipes Of Peace - Paul Mccartney
