Historical Events
- 10 Nepali climbers become the first to reach the summit of K2 in winter on the China-Pakistan border
Laschet Replaces Merkel
Armin Laschet is elected leader of Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU), to replace long-serving leader Angela Merkel
- India begin the vaccination of its 1.3 billion people for COVID-19
Famous Deaths
- Jon Arnett, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (USC; 5 × Pro Bowl; LA Rams, Chicago Bears), dies from heart failure at 85
Phil Spector (1939-2021)
American record producer (Wall of Sound), and convicted murderer, dies of COVID-19 complications at 81 [1]
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About January 16, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
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#1 Song: Mood - 24kGoldn Featuring iann dior
#1 Song: Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
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