Today in History for 25th January 1981

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived back in US
- Mao's widow Jiang Qing sentenced to death
- Superbowl XV: Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10 in New Orleans Superbowl MVP: Jim Plunkett, Oakland, QB

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 3 of 3

- Alicia Keys [Cook], New York NY, singer-songwriter (Fallin, Where Do We Go From Here)
- Francis Jeffers, English footballer
- Tose Proeski, Macedonian Singer (d. 2007)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 3 of 3

- Adele Marie Astaire, sister of Fred Astaire, dies at 82
- Richard Talmadge, actor (Speed Reporter), dies
- [Adele] Marie Astaire, actress (Last Man on Earth, Millie), dies at 82

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