Historical Events
- Fears of a possible US recession cause a Black Monday for global stock markets, European stocks suffer their worst result since 9/11, and Asian stocks drop as much as 15%
- The Eyak language in Alaska becomes extinct as its last native speaker dies
Famous Deaths
- Marie Smith Jones, last native speaker of the Eyak language (b. 1918)
- Pam Barrett, Canadian politician (b. 1953)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About January 21, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
#1 Song: Now You're Gone - Basshunter Ft. Dj Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
