Historical Events
- Israeli ground forces invade Gaza.
- The Bitcoin network is created as the first block of the digital currency is mined by a person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto
Famous Deaths
- Alan Walters, British political economist (Chief Economic Adviser to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher), dies at 82
- Charles Camilleri, Maltese composer (Missa Mundi), dies at 77
- Hisayasu Nagata, Japanese politician (b. 1969)
- Martin Patterson "Pat" Hingle, American actor (Hang 'em High, Splendor in the Grass, Batman Returns), dies of myelodysplastic syndrome at 84
- Olga San Juan, American actress, dancer and comedian (Variety Girl, 1 Touch of Venus), dies at 81
- Ulf G. Lindén, Swedish entrepreneur (b. 1937)
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About January 3, 2009
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
#1 Song: Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke
