The #1 dance song on January 16, 1981

Celebration/ Take It to the Top By Kool & The Gang

Other #1 songs on January 16, 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 Love a Rainy Night
Eddie Rabbitt

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Jake Epstein

Born January 16, 1987

Mark Trumbo

Born January 16, 1986

Joe Flacco

Born January 16, 1985

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Born January 16, 1980