Historical Events
Lizzie McGuire Premieres
Disney Channel TV series "Lizzie McGuire" premieres starring Hilary Duff
- Downtown Disney opens to the public in Anaheim
Famous Deaths
- Adhemar da Silva, Brazilian triple jumper (Olympic golds 1952, 56), dies at 73
- Affirmed, American racehorse (b. 1975)
- Kyra Vayne [Knopmuss], English stage and opera soprano, dies at 84
- Luiz Bonfá, Brazilian guitarist and composer (b. 1922)
Bill Hewlett (1913-2001)
American engineer and businessman (co-founder Hewlett-Packard), dies of a heart attack at 87
About January 12, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Independent Women Part I - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Touch Me - Rui Da Silva Ft. Cassandra
