Historical Events
- "Music City Miracle", in AFC Wild Card Playoff, Tennessee Titans defeat Buffalo Bills 22-16 in last 16 seconds with Kevin Dyson, running length of the field for a game-winning touchdown
- Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Amanda Coetzer & Wayne Ferreira wrap up South Africa's first title (3-0) with an abbreviated 8-1 mixed doubles win over Tamarine Tanasugarn & Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Thiedemann, German equestrianist (b. 1918)
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About January 8, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun - Westlife
