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Famous Birthdays
- 1970: Heather Graham - Austin Powers 2
- 1965: Dominik Hasek - Buffalo Sabres Alumni
- 1954: Oprah Winfrey - Talk Show Host
- 1843: William McKinley - 25th USA President
- 1734: Thomas Paine - Revolutionary
Famous Deaths
- 2009: Helio Gracie - Jiu-Jitsu
- 2008: Margaret Truman - Author
- 1820: George III - King of England
2009 NHL Art Ross Race
- Evgeni Malkin, PIT - 71 PTS
- Sidney Crosby, PIT - 64 PTS
- Alexander Ovechkin, WSH - 60 PTS
- Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks - 58 PTS
- Marc Savard, Boston Bruins - 57 PTS
NHL Leaders on this Day
- 2009: NHL - San Jose Sharks: (35 - 6 - 5)
- 2009: Alexander Ovechkin, WSH - 31 Goals
- 2009: Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames - 29 WinsNHL.com: NHL Stat Leaders
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The 2000s
- 2002: President George W. Bush warned of the "Axis of Evil" during his first State of the Union Address, it includes Iran, Iraq and North Korea.
The 1990s
- 1996: France announces they will no longer test Nuclear Weapons.
The 1930s
- 1936: The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, NY. Including the first five inductees, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson.
The 1800s
January 29 Moment of Zen
- The Daily Show: State of the Union is Strong (2008)
- The Daily Show: Boohbah (2004)
- The Daily Show: Gary Locke (2003)
- The Daily Show: Misogi Ritual (2002)
- The Daily Show: Ray Lewis Victory Dance (2001)