Historical Events
66th Golden Globes
66th Golden Globes: "Slumdog Millionaire," Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet win
Golden Globes
Colin Farrell wins the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for "In Bruges"
Musical Finale
John Du Prez and Eric Idle's musical "Spamalot", based on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and starring Tim Curry and Davis Hyde Pierce, closes at the Shubert Theatre, NYC, after 1,575 and 3 Tony Award wins
Famous Deaths
- David Vine, British sports broadcaster (BBC Match of the Day, World Snooker C'ships, Olympics coverage), dies of a heart attack at 74
- Tom O'Horgan, American musical theater director (Hair; Jesus Christ Superstar), dies from complications of Alzheimer's disease at 84
- Vivian Ridler, British scholar and printer (Oxford University), dies at 95
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About January 11, 2009
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Dance - Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis
