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

Jason Pierre-Paul

Born January 01, 1989

Dallas Keuchel

Born January 01, 1988

Gilbert Brulé

Born January 01, 1987

Glen Davis

Born January 01, 1986

Jeff Carter

Born January 01, 1985

Elin Nordegren

Born January 01, 1980