January 2, 1981 (Friday)
- The "Yorkshire Ripper", serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, was arrested by police in Sheffield, England after the largest manhunt in British ihistory. Over a period of six years, Sutcliffe was believed to have murdered 13 women.
- Born: Maxi Rodriguez, Argentine soccer star, in Rosario, Santa Fe
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“I have never been disappointed when I asked in a humble and sincere way for God’s help. I pray often. I think I pray more often since January 12th.”
—Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.)