Historical Events
- Comet McNaught reaches perihelion becoming the brightest comet in more than 40 years.
Famous Deaths
- Alice Coltrane [née McLeod], American jazz harp, piano, and organ player (Journey in Satchidananda) dies of respiratory failure at 69
- Sir James Killen, Australian politician (b. 1925)
2007 Highlights
About January 12, 2007
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Irreplaceable - Beyonce
#1 Song: A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis