The #1 song in the UK on January 1, 1981

There's No One Quite Like Grandma * By St Winifred's School Choir

Other #1 songs on January 1, 1981

#1 Hit Song

(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon

#1 R&B Song

Celebration
Kool and the Gang

#1 Country Song

One in a Million
Johnny Lee

#1 Dance Track

Celebration/ Take It to the Top
Kool & The Gang

Notable January 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Ahmad Kaddour
Boxer
Born January 01, 1982

Glen Davis
Basketball Player
Born January 01, 1986

Kshitee Jog
TV Actress
Born January 01, 1983

Essaid Belkalem
Soccer Player
Born January 01, 1989

Olivia Ruiz
Pop Singer
Born January 01, 1980

Oznur Serceler
Movie Actress
Born January 01, 1987