On this day: January 10
The Day David Bowie Turned His Goodbye into Art
On January 10, 2016, the world woke up to the news that David Bowie was dead.
Coca-Cola Introduces “New Coke”
By the mid-1980s, Coca-Cola faced a problem no one at the company wanted to admit publicly: it was losing.
Rubber Ducks Lost at Sea: A 1992 Container Spill and Years of Beach Washups
On January 10, 1992, a shipping container carrying thousands of plastic bath toys — including rubber ducks — was lost at sea. Debris from the spill continued to wash ashore for years, providing real-world data on ocean currents and later inspiring research and public interest in marine debris.
Pentagon Acknowledges Past Ocean Dumping of Chemical Munitions
On January 10, 1987, the U.S. Department of Defense publicly acknowledged that it had disposed of chemical munitions in ocean waters in the decades following World War II, a revelation that renewed scrutiny of Cold War-era disposal practices and environmental impacts.
Secret Phone Tapes of Princess Diana Leak to Press
In January 1998, recordings of private telephone conversations involving Diana, Princess of Wales, surfaced in the media, provoking public debate over privacy, press practices and the royal family's relationship with the press.
Bengals Win 'Freezer Bowl' Against Chargers in -59°F Wind Chill
On January 10, 1982, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the San Diego Chargers 27–7 in the AFC Championship Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, played in extreme cold with reported wind-chill near −59°F. The game, later dubbed the 'Freezer Bowl,' remains one of the coldest in NFL postseason history.
The Catch: Dwight Clark's Iconic 1981 NFC Championship Grab
On January 10, 1982, Dwight Clark hauled in a leaping fingertip catch from Joe Montana in the final minute to give the San Francisco 49ers a 28–27 win over the Dallas Cowboys and send San Francisco to its first Super Bowl.
The Catch: Dwight Clark's 1982 NFC Championship Touchdown
On January 10, 1982, Dwight Clark made a leaping fingertip grab in the closing moments of the NFC Championship, giving the San Francisco 49ers a 28–27 win over the Dallas Cowboys and propelling the 49ers to their first Super Bowl appearance.