January 22nd
- 1906 – Robert E. Howard was born.
- 1940 – John Hurt was born.
- 1960 – The Hitch-Hiker first aired on television.
- 1962 – The Storm first aired on television.
- 1964 – The Comedy of Terrors went to theaters.
- 1965 – Uncle Fester's Illness first aired on television.
- 1959 – Linda Blair was born.
- 2002 – A Winter Haunting by Dan Simmons was published.
- 2004 – William Relling, Jr. died, age 59.
- 2008 – Duma Key by Stephen King was published.
- 2009 – Criss Angel Is a Douchebag first aired on television.