Historical Events
Youngest Player to Score 20,000 Points
LeBron James becomes youngest player in NBA history to record 20,000 career points during the Miami Heat's 92-75 victory over Golden State; James, 28 years, 17 days, passes Kobe Bryant, 29 years, 122 days
Famous Deaths
- Francisco Pulgar Vidal, Peruvian musicologist and composer, dies at 82
- Johnny Otis [Ioannis Veliotes], American R&B musician, songwriter, producer and talent scout ("Willie and the Hand Jive"; "Cupid's Boogie"), known as "the godfather of rhythm and blues", dies at 90
- Marty Springstead, American Major League baseball umpire and umpire supervisor, dies of a heart attack at 74
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About January 17, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
#1 Song: Domino - Jessie J
