DIED
Clare Hollingworth, 105, a veteran war correspondent who broke the news that Germany was set to invade Poland in 1939, launching World War II. The journalist, who was briefly accredited to TIME, reported from Vietnam, Algeria and Iraq, and was heralded as a pioneer among female journalists.
> Tilikum, a SeaWorld killer whale that gained notoriety for killing a trainer in 2010. The male orca’s story was featured in the documentary Blackfish, which sparked calls for changes at the marine park. On Jan. 8, SeaWorld San Diego held its final killer-whale show.
WON
A record seven Golden Globes, by the movie La La Land. Awards for the Hollywood musical, which stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, included Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
APPROVED
Plans to grow the number of teams in the FIFA Men’s World Cup, from 32 to 48 by 2026. The expanded tournament is expected to include more countries from Asia and Africa.
PERFORMED
America’s first inmate sex-reassignment surgery funded by the state. Shiloh Heavenly Quine, a 57-year-old who is serving a life sentence for murder, underwent the operation in California and will be moved to a women’s prison.
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