Historical Events
Event of Interest
Billionaire Howard Hughes says Clifford Irving's autobiography is a fake
- British coal miners begin a national strike, the first for half a century
Sports History
Led by future Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks beat LA Lakers, 120-104, ending LA's consecutive win streak at 33, the longest winning streak in major league sports history
- Retired passenger liner Queen Elizabeth destroyed by fire in Hong Kong harbour
Famous Birthdays
- Angie Martinez, American radio & television personality, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Eddie Mason, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Siler City, North Carolina
- Jay Powell, American baseball pitcher (Florida Marlins), born in Meridian, Mississippi
- Mat Hoffman, American BMX rider & businessman (Hoffman BMX Bikes), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Sarah Beeny, English property developer & television presenter, born in Reading, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Ted Shawn, American modern dance pioneer and choreographer (Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers ), dies at 80
About January 9, 1972
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Pie (Parts I & II) - Don McLean
#1 Song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers
