Famous Deaths
- John Harvey-Jones, English businessman and chairman of ICI (1982-87), dies at 83
- Johnny Grant, American radio personality, television producer, and "honorary mayor" of Hollywood, dies at 84
- Mehran Ghassemi, Iranian journalist (b. 1977)
- William Quinn, Irish Republican Army soldier (b. 1950)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About January 9, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 3 months and 20 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: When You Believe - Leon Jackson
