What Happened on January 26, 1984

• Nordiques' Michel Goulet scored on 9th penalty shot against Islanders
• US Navy exhibits experimental Piasecki Helistat - a combination of 4 helicopters and a blimp - able to lift 26 tons at Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey

• Layla Kayleigh, British television personality, born in London
• Luo Xuejuan, Chinese swimmer (Olympic gold women's 100m breaststroke 2004; World C'ship gold x 5), born in Hangzhou, China

Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)

• #1 Song: Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Yes
• #1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood