Historical Events
Williams' 10th Grand Slam
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Serena Williams wins 10th Grand Slam singles title; outclasses Dinara Safina of Russia 6-0, 6-3
- In Kenya, at least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a massive fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people.
Famous Weddings
- "Stay" singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb (40) weds Late Night with Conan O'Brien music supervisor Roey Hershkovitz (30) at Manhattan restaurant in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Dewey Martin, Canadian rock drummer (Buffalo Springfield - "For What It's Worth"), dies at 68
- Erland von Koch, Swedish composer, dies at 98
- Nagesh, Indian comedian actor in Kollywood (b. 1933)
- Thérèse Lavoie-Roux, French Canadian politician (Senator from Quebec, 1990-2001; Minister of Health and Social Services, 1985-89), dies at 80
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About January 31, 2009
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Dance - Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis
