January 29, 1981 (Thursday)
- Adolfo Suárez, the Prime Minister of Spain since 1976, surprised the nation by announcing his resignation and his departure from the political party he had helped found, the UCD.
- Born: Jonny Lang, American musician, in Fargo, North Dakota
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