Historical Events
26th People's Choice Awards
26th People's Choice Awards: Harrison Ford & Julia Roberts win (Motion Picture) and Drew Carey & Calista Flockhart win (TV)
Marino's Last Game
Miami Dolphin QB Dan Marino wins his last career NFL game (20-17 vs Seattle)
Famous Birthdays
- Flo Milli [Tamia Carter], American rapper and songwriter ("Ho, Why Is You Here?"), born in Mobile, Alabama
- Toosii [Nau'Jour Grainger], American rapper (Favourite Song), born in Syracuse, New York
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Hall, British aeronautical engineer, dies at 84
- Marguerite Churchill, American stage and screen actress (Dracula's Daughter; The Big Trail), dies at 89
- Nigel Tranter, Scottish historian and author, dies at 90
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About January 9, 2000
Day of the Week: Sunday
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: What A Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera
- #1 Song: I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun - Westlife