Historical Events
- New Study discovers ancient Roman concrete is stronger than modern concrete because of the use of a hot mixing technique, with quicklime that self-healed any cracks over time [1]
- US teacher shot by her six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School, Newport, Virginia, later hospitalised with gunshot wounds [1]
Famous Deaths
- Bill Campbell, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star, AL saves leader 1977; AL Rolaids Relief Man Award 1976, 77; Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox), dies from cancer at 74
- Dick Savitt, American tennis player (Wimbledon, Australian C'ships 1951), dies at 95
- Gianluca Vialli, Italian soccer striker (59 caps; Cremonese, Sampdoria, Juventus, Chelsea), manager (Chelsea, Watford) and broadcaster (Sky Italia), dies from pancreatic cancer at 58
- Steve James, American guitarist, songwriter, and luthier, dies from a glioblastoma brain tumor at 72
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About January 6, 2023
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
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