Historical Events
- 39 people killed in car bomb attack in Hiraan province, Somalia, with al-Qaeda linked group al-Shabab claiming responsibility [1]
- US and other countries including Italy, Japan and India re-introduce Covid testing of people arriving from China as WHO warns China under-representing Covid's true impact in the country [1]
Famous Deaths
- (Elwood) "Bud" Hillis, American politician (Rep-R-IN, 1971-87), dies at 96
- Arthur Duncan, American tap dancer (The Lawrence Welk Show, 1964-82), dies at 97
- Fay Weldon [Franklin Birkinshaw], British feminist, novelist (Praxis; The Lives and Loves of a She-Devil), playwright, and screenwriter, dies at 91 [1]
- Hans Rebele, German soccer striker (2 caps; 1860 Munich, FC Wacker Innsbruck), dies at 79
- Rosi Mittermaier, German alpine skier (Olympic gold downhill/slalom 1976), dies at 72
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About January 4, 2023
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
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