Historical Events
- Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Dominik Hrbatý beats Guillermo Coria of Argentina 6-4, 6-1 for an unassailable 2-0 lead, and 2nd Slovakian title
Famous Weddings
- American rapper and actor Nas (32) weds R&B singer Kelis (25) at Morningside Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia; divorce in 2010
Famous Deaths
- Campbell McComas, Australian impersonator and broadcaster, dies at 52
- Michel Thomas, Polish linguist (b. 1914)
- Warren Spears, American choreographer and dancer
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About January 8, 2005
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
#1 Song: Against All Odds - Steve Brookstein
