The #1 R&B song on January 8, 1981

Celebration By Kool and the Gang

Other #1 songs on January 8, 1981

#1 Hit Song

(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon

UK #1 Song

Imagine
John Lennon

#1 Country Song

I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Celebration/ Take It to the Top
Kool & The Gang

Notable January 8 birthdays in the 1980s

P Reign
Rapper
Born January 08, 1986

Rachel Nichols
Movie Actress
Born January 08, 1980

Gaby Hoffmann
Movie Actress
Born January 08, 1982

Carolina Torres
World Music Singer
Born January 08, 1989

Miriam Cabeza
TV Actress
Born January 08, 1984

Robin Olsen
Soccer Coach
Born January 08, 1990

Daniel O'Connor
Rock Singer
Born January 08, 1985