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

Alex Tyus

Born January 08, 1988

Chris Douglas-Roberts

Born January 08, 1987

Jeff Francoeur

Born January 08, 1984

Chris Masters

Born January 08, 1983

Gaby Hoffmann

Born January 08, 1982