What Happened on January 6, 2018

Historical Events

Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Swiss pair Roger Federer & Belinda Bencic clinch 2-1 win over Germany; beat Angelique Kerber & Alexander Zverev 4-3, 4-2; Switzerland's 3rd event success

Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (ESPN Monday Night Football 2009-17)
Oil tanker Sanchi collides with a freighter off the coast of Shanghai with 32 probable deaths
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scores a touchdown off own pass in 22-21 victory over Kansas City Chiefs, second NFL quarterback to do so

Horace Ashenfelter, American athlete (Olympic gold 3000m steeplechase 1952), dies at 94

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn