Historical Events
- ABC's TV premiere of "The Right of The People", whose writer and director is said to have been inspired by the 14 December 1980 massacre at Bob's Big Boy in Los Angeles
- NCCA institutes eligibility requirements based on college exams
- South Yemen President Ali Nasser Mohammed's bodyguard shoots opponents
Famous Birthdays
- Joannie Rochette, Canadian figure skater (Canadian C'ship gold singles 2005–10; Olympic bronze 2010; World C'ship silver 2009), born in La Visitation-de-l'Île-Dupas, Quebec
About January 13, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
#1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
