Famous Birthdays
- Mendele Moykher Sforim [Sholem Abramovich], Lithuanian-Jewish writer (Dos Vinshfingeril (The Wishing Ring)), born in Kapyl, Minsk Governorate. Russian Empire (d. 1917)
- Queen Emma of Hawaii, Consort of King Kamehameha IV (d. 1885)
About January 2, 1836
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 188 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
