Historical Events
- Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Tomáš Berdych beats Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-6, 6-4 for an unassailable 2-0 lead; 2nd title for Czech Republic
- Hot air balloon crashes in Carterton, New Zealand, killing 11
Famous Birthdays
- Blue Ivy Carter, American daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, born in New York City
Famous Weddings
- Lady A (formerly Antebellum) singer-songwriter Hillary Scott (26) weds drummer Chris Tyrrell (25) at the Appel Inn near Albany, New York
Famous Deaths
- Ibrahim Aslan, Egyptian author, dies from heart failure at 77
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About January 7, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 3 months and 21 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
