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2017

Justin Thomas (23) becomes the youngest golfer to shoot under 60 in a single round. He shoots a 59 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. He also wins the tournament.

2014

Woody Allen receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 71st Golden Globe Awards for his distinguished film career.

2010

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, destroying the capital, Port-au-Prince, killing more than 230,000 people, and injuring more than 300,000.

2004

The ocean liner RMS Queen Mary 2 sets sail on its maiden voyage.

1995

The O.J. Simpson murder trial begins in Los Angeles.

1993

Mario Lemieux (NHL) announces that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

1981

The TV series “Dynasty,” starring John Forsythe, Linda Evans, and Joan Collins, premieres on ABC.

1966

"Batman" makes its debut on ABC.

1959

The Motown record label is founded by Berry Gordy Jr.

1951

Montreal Archbishop Paul-Emile Léger is appointed a cardinal.

1939

Timely Comics (later Marvel) is founded by American publisher Martin Goodman in New York.

1773

The first public museum in America opens its doors in Charleston, South Carolina.

It happened on… January 12

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