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A blast from the past!

January 1, 2019 was a brand new year, full of hope and promise. Here are some notable events that took place on that day:

1. New Year's Day: People around the world celebrated the start of a new year, with fireworks, parties, and resolutions to make the year better.
2. Government Shutdown: The United States government was in the midst of a partial shutdown, which would eventually last for 35 days.
3. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at 23,231.48, while the S&P 500 index opened at 2,531.87.
4. Weather: A polar vortex brought extremely cold temperatures to parts of the United States, with temperatures as low as -50°F (-45°C) in some areas.
5. Sports: The College Football Playoff National Championship game was played on January 7, 2019, with Clemson defeating Alabama 44-16.
6. Music: The song "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
7. Movies: The film "Aquaman" was released in theaters, starring Jason Momoa as the titular character.

These are just a few of the many events that took place on January 1, 2019. It was a day filled with excitement, hope, and new beginnings!