Famous Deaths
- Allan Melvin, American character actor (Brady Bunch, All in Family), dies of cancer at 84
Bobby Fischer (1943-2008)
American chess player (world champion 1972-75), dies of renal failure at 64
- Ernie Holmes, American football player (b. 1948)
- Rod Allen [Bainbridge] British pop-rock singer and bassist (Fortunes - "You've Got Your Troubles"; "Here It Comes Again"), dies of cancer at 63
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About January 17, 2008
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
#1 Song: Now You're Gone - Basshunter Ft. Dj Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
