What Happened on January 25, 2022

Historical Events

  • Australian government buys the copyright to the Aboriginal flag designed by artist Harold Thomas for A$20 million (US$14m) [1]
  • People smuggling boat reported to have capsized in the Florida Straits with the loss of 38 lives
  • Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle becomes NHL's new "Iron Man" with his 965th consecutive regular-season game, breaking Doug Jarvis's all-time record, in a 4-3 loss at the New York Islanders [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Barry Cryer, British comic, writer (The Kenny Everett Show; Ross Abbot; The Two Ronnies), and actor (All You Need Is Cash), dies at 86
  • Esteban Edward Torres, American politician (Rep-D-CA, 1983-99), dies at 91
  • Heinz Werner Zimmermann, German contemporary sacred music composer (Prosalieder; Missa profana), and educator, dies at 91
  • Wim Jansen, Dutch soccer utility (65 caps; Feyenoord 415 games) and manager (SC Lokeren, Feyenoord, Celtic), dies from dementia at 75
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About January 25, 2022

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Easy On Me - Adele
  • UK #1 Song: We Don't Talk About Bruno - Carolina Gaitán - La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz