Historical Events
"We Are One"
"We Are One" concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington prior to Barack Obama's inauguration attracts an estimated crowd of 400,000; performers include: Beyoncé, Jon Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Stevie Wonder
- AFC Championship, Heinz Field, Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Baltimore Ravens, 23-14
- NFC Championship, University of Phoenix Stadium: Arizona Cardinals beat Philadelphia Eagles, 32-25
Famous Deaths
- Bob May, American actor (b. 1939)
- Grigore Vieru, Romanian poet (b. 1935)
- Kathleen Byron, British actress (Abdication, Profile, Saving Private Ryan), dies of breast cancer at 88
- Tony Hart, English artist and television presenter (Take Hart, Hartbeat), dies at 83
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About January 18, 2009
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Dance - Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis
