January 1 - Millennium celebrations take place throughout the world. Y2K passes without the serious, widespread computer failures and malfunctions that had been predicted.
January 16 - In Sacramento, California a commercial truck carrying evaporated milk is driven into the state capitol building killing the driver.
January 19 - Three students died and 54 were injured in a dormitory fire at Seton Hall University . Two students were charged with murder and arson for allegedly setting the fire.
