Historical Events
- 19 are killed after two trains collide in Asta, Norway
Sports History
A day after accepting the head coaching position at the New York Jets, Bill Belichick resigns and moves to the New England Patriots
- After 2 months, Catherine Hartley and Fiona Thornewill, reach the South Poll, the same day as Edmund Hillary 48 years before
- American businessman and investor Mark Cuban purchases a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise for $285m from H. Ross Perot, Jr.
- College Football, 2nd BCS National Championship, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans: #1 Florida State beats #2 Virginia Tech, 46-29, at 66th Sugar Bowl
Famous Birthdays
- Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, American actress, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Tom Fears, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end and coach (NFL champion 1951; First-team All-Pro, NFL receiving yards leader 1950; LA Rams), dies at 77
About January 4, 2000
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun - Westlife
