Famous Deaths
- Bob Smith, American author and a groundbreaking gay comedian (The Tonight Show, Funny Gay Males), dies from Lou Gehrig’s disease at 59
- Graeme Langlands, Australian rugby league fullback, captain and coach (24 Tests; St. George RLFC; ARL "Immortal"), dies from dementia and Alzheimer's disease at 76
- Howard Lew Lewis, English comedian and actor (Maid Marian and Her Merry Men and Brush Strokes), dies at 76
- Jack Whitten, American abstract painter, dies of chronic leukemia at 78
- Jim Rodford, English rock bassist (The Kinks; Argent; Zombies), dies after a fall at 76
- John Coleman, American journalist, co-founder of The Weather Channel and broadcaster (1953-2014), dies at 83
- Naomi Parker Fraley, American who inspired "Rosie the Riveter" poster, dies at 96
- Paul Bocuse, French great chef (Legion of Honor), dies of Parkinson's disease at 91
2018 Highlights
About January 20, 2018
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
#1 Song: River - Eminem Ft. Ed Sheeran