What Happened on January 19, 2007

Historical Events

  • Armenian journalist Hrant Dink assassinated in front of his "Agos" newspaper's office by 17-year-old Turkish ultranationalist Ogün Samast

Famous Deaths

  • Denny Doherty, Canadian musician, singer, songwriter (The Mamas and The Papas - "California Dreamin'"), dies from abdominal aortic aneurysm at 66
  • Hrant Dink, Turkish-Armenian journalist and newspaper editor (Agos), shot by an assassin at 52
  • Murat Nasyrov, Russian singer and composer, dies at 37
  • Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow, American professional wrestler, dies of a drug overdose at 45
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About January 19, 2007

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn

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