Historical Events
31st People's Choice Awards
31st People's Choice Awards: Johnny Depp & Julia Roberts win (Motion Picture) and Matt LeBlanc & Marg Helgenberger win (TV)
Fattouch Succeeds Arafat
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat as head of the Palestine Liberation Organization. He is succeeded by Rawhi Fattouh.
- The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, commonly known as the Naivasha Agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement rebel group in Naivasha, Kenya.
Famous Weddings
- "Motley Crue" lead singer Vince Neil (43) weds Lia Gerardini at the Four Seasons hotel in Las Vegas
Famous Deaths
- Gonzalo Gavira, Mexican film sound technician (b. 1925)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About January 9, 2005
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
#1 Song: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
