Historical Events
Martins Resigns as Liberal Leader
After losing the federal election to Stephen Harper, Paul Martin resigns as leader of the Liberal party
Disney Buys Pixar
Walt Disney International and Bob Iger announce it is buying computer animation film studio Pixar for $7.4 billion
Famous Deaths
- Chris Penn, American actor (The Wild Life), dies at 40
- Fayard Nicholas, American tap dancer, one-half of The Nicholas Brothers and actor (The Five Heartbeats), dies of pneumonia and complications from a stroke at 91
- Schafik Handal, Salvadoran politician
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About January 24, 2006
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grillz - Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp
#1 Song: When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
