The #1 R&B song on January 9, 1981

Celebration By Kool and the Gang

Other #1 songs on January 9, 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 9 birthdays in the 1980s

Michael Beasley

Born January 09, 1989

Sharrod Ford

Born January 09, 1982

Shaun Hill

Born January 09, 1980