Historical Events
- Colombo's Gemology Institute certifies world's largest ever blue star sapphire at 1404.49 carats, found in a Sri Lankan mine in August 2015
Famous Deaths
- Michel Galabru, French actor (Judge & the Assassin), dies at 93
- Robert Stigwood, Australian-British music entrepreneur (RSO Records), stage (Jesus Christ Superstar) and film (Saturday Night Fever; Grease; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) producer, dies at 81
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About January 4, 2016
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello - Adele
#1 Song: Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
