What Happened on January 10, 2019

Historical Events

  • 13-year-old Jayme Closs escapes her kidnapper after 3 months in captivity in Wisconsin
  • Canadian astronomers report fast radio bursts (FRBs) of probable extragalactic origin, one repeating six times at the CHIME observatory, British Columbia

Gaga's R. Kelly Apology

Lady Gaga apologises for working with R. Kelly in light of docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly"

  • Oceans warming faster than previous thought due to fossil fuel burning, according to data published in journal "Science"
  • Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi proclaimed winner in Democratic Republic of the Congo presidency elections in a disputed result

Symphony No. 12

Philip Glass' Symphony No. 12 (Lodger), based loosely on David Bowie's 1979 album "Lodger" premieres with the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by John Adams, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California


About January 10, 2019

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Without Me - Halsey
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet But Psycho - Ava Max