Historical Events
COVID-19 Pandemic
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declares a state of emergency for Tokyo and surrounding areas after COVID-19 cases surge to their highest level
- Storm Filomena hits Spain with 50cm (20 inches) of snow falling on Madrid, resulting in four deaths and leaving thousands stranded
Historic Event
Twitter bans US President Donald Trump permanently "due to the risk of further incitement of violence"
Historic Event
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi demands President Donald Trump's resignation or he will face impeachment, while also calling for vice-president Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him
Famous Deaths
- Shirley Wilson, American football coach (Elon University 1967-76; Duke University 1979-82; 88–61–3), dies at 95
- [William Edwin] Ed Bruce, American country singer ("Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys"), dies at 81
2021 Highlights
About January 8, 2021
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 17 days
Leap Year: No