What Happened on January 20, 2008

Historical Events

"Breaking Bad" Premieres

"Breaking Bad", created by Vince Gilligan and starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul premieres on AMC

  • AFC Championship, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough: New England Patriots beat San Diego Chargers, 21-12
  • Frenchman Francis Joyon becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world, taking 57 days, 13 hours and 34 minutes
  • NFC Championship, Lambeau Field, Green Bay: New York Giants beat Green Bay Packers, 23-20 (OT)

Famous Deaths

  • Louis de Cazenave, France's oldest living man (oldest survivor from WWI), dies at 110
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš, Latvian-Canadian composer, organist, and pedagogue, dies at 88
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About January 20, 2008

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
  • UK #1 Song: Now You're Gone - Basshunter Ft. Dj Mental Theo's Bazzheadz