What Happened on January 20, 2024

Historical Events

  • Japan is the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon with its SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) using "pinpoint landing" technology [1]
  • Large weekend protests begin across Germany against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), after group's 'master plan' for mass deportation of migrants revealed [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Doug Padgett, English cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 31; Yorkshire CCC, MCC), dies at 89
  • Norman Jewison, Canadian director and producer (In the Heat of the Night; Fiddler on the Roof; Moonstruck; Rollerball; ...and Justice For All), dies at 97 [1] [2]
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights

About January 20, 2024

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lovin On Me - Jack Harlow
  • UK #1 Song: Stick Season - Noah Kahan