Historical Events
Williams Beats Davenport
Australian Open Women's Tennis: In an all-American final Serena Williams wins her 2nd Australian title; beats Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-3, 6-0
- The first direct commercial flights from the mainland China (from Guangzhou) to Taiwan since 1949 arrives in Taipei. Shortly afterwards, a China Airlines carrier lands in Beijing.
Famous Weddings
- "New York Mets" catcher Mike Piazza (36) weds former "Baywatch" actress Alicia Rickter (32) at St. Jude Catholic Church in Miami, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Ephraim Kishon, Israeli author, dramatist, screenwriter, and Oscar-nominated film director, dies at 80
- Eric Griffiths, Welsh guitarist (The Quarrymen), dies of cancer at 64
- Yutaka Makino, Japanese composer, dies at 74
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About January 29, 2005
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
#1 Song: Goodies - Ciara Ft. Petey Pablo
