Historical Events
- Former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the Fury" book
- Mudslides sweep away 100 houses in Montecito, California, killing at least 20, on land stripped bare by recent fires
- The first same-sex marriages take place in Australia after legislation passed a month earlier
End of El Salvador's Protected Status
US President Trump cancels program allowing 200,000 Salvadorans 17-year temporary protected status to live in the US
Famous Weddings
Ryan Lochte
Swimmer and 12-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte weds model Kayla Rae Reid in Florida
Famous Deaths
- Karin von Aroldingen, German ballet dancer (NYC Ballet), dies at 76
- Odvar Nordli, 21st Prime Minister of Norway (Labour: 1976-81), dies at 90
- Terence Marsh, British production designer (Oliver!; Dr. Zhivago; Spaceballs), dies of cancer at 86
- Tommy Lawrence, Scottish football player and goalkeeper (Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers), dies at 77
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About January 9, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
