The #1 dance song on January 8, 1981

Celebration/ Take It to the Top By Kool & 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 R&B Song

Celebration
Kool and the Gang

#1 Country Song

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

Notable January 8 birthdays in the 1980s

Josh Lloyd-Watson
Soul Singer
Born January 08, 1980

Irma Hasmie Ibrahaim
Movie Actress
Born January 08, 1982

Yash
Movie Actor
Born January 08, 1986

Freddie Stroma
Movie Actor
Born January 08, 1987

Adrián López Álvarez
Soccer Player
Born January 08, 1988

Aaron Cruden
Rugby Player
Born January 08, 1989

Jon Daly
Soccer Player
Born January 08, 1983