Historical Events
- "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" single released by Rodney Atkins (Billboard Song of the Year 2006)
- 11th Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Brokeback Mountain wins Best Film
Famous Deaths
- Andy Caldecott, Australian motorcycle racer (b. 1964)
- Mikk Mikiver, Estonian actor (Friends, Comrades) and director, dies at 68
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About January 9, 2006
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Laffy Taffy - D4L
- #1 Song: That's My Goal - Shayne Ward