Historical Events
- College Football National Championship, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta: #4 Alabama beats #3 Georgia, 26-23
- Self-declared Republic of Somaliland passes its first ever law against rape
- US record year for cost of natural disasters announced - $306 billion in 2017
Famous Weddings
Ricky Martin
Puerto Rican "Livin' la Vida Loca" singer Ricky Martin (46) reveals he has married Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yosef (33)
Famous Deaths
- Denise LaSalle [Ora Denise Allen], American blues and R&B singer recognized as the "Queen of the Blues" ("Trapped by a Thing Called Love"), dies from complications from surgery at 83
- Donnelly Rhodes, Canadian actor (Da Vinci's Inquest, Danger Bay), dies of cancer at 80
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About January 8, 2018
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
