What Happened on January 11, 2010

Historical Events

Cowell Leaves "Idol"

Simon Cowell leaves "American Idol"

Famous Deaths

  • Éric Rohmer [Maurice Schérer], French director, journalist and teacher (My Night at Maud's, Claire's Knee, Le rayon vert), dies at 89
  • Georgy Garanian, Armenian-Russian jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer, dies of cardiac arrest at 75
  • Joe Rollino, American strongman, weightlifter, and boxer (b. 1905)
  • Mick Green, British rock guitarist (The Pirates; Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas), dies of heart failure at 65
  • Miep Gies, Dutch discoverer of Anne Frank's diary and friend of the Frank family, dies at 100
Died in 2010 2010 Highlights

About January 11, 2010

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: TiK ToK - Ke$ha
  • UK #1 Song: Replay - Iyaz