Historical Events
- A suicide bomber blows himself up at a police station in Damascus, Syria, killing 26 people and wounding 63
Sports History
Thierry Henry re-signs for Arsenal on a two-month loan deal
Famous Deaths
- Ellen Pence, American social activist (battered women's movement), dies from cancer at 63
- John Celardo, American comic strip artist (Tarzan), dies at 93
- Louise Annand-MacFarquhar, Scottish painter and filmmaker, dies at 96
- Robert Dozier, Hollywood screenwriter, dies at 81
- Robert Holness, South African English radio and television presenter (Blockbusters), dies at 83
- Roger Boisjoly, American aerodynamicist (anticipated challenger disaster), dies at 73
- W. Francis McBeth, American composer (Of Sailors and Whales), conductor, and pedagogue (Ouachita Baptist University, 1957-96), dies at 78
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About January 6, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
- #1 Song: Paradise - Coldplay