What Happened on January 6, 2005

Historical Events

  • Mississippi Civil Rights Workers Murders: Edgar Ray Killen is arrested as a suspect for the 1964 murders of three Civil Rights workers.

Famous Deaths

  • Lois Hole, Lt. Governor of Alberta (b. 1933)
  • Louis Robichaud, Premier of New Brunswick (b. 1925)
  • Samuel Smith, American chemist and co-inventor of Scotchgard, dies at 77 [1]
  • Tarquinio Provini, Italian motorcycle road racer (2-time world champion 1957-58), dies at 71
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About January 6, 2005

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
  • UK #1 Song: Against All Odds - Steve Brookstein