Historical Events
- Melody Maker, British popular music magazine, publishes 1st issue
Famous Birthdays
- Gino Marchetti, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (Pro Bowl x 11), born in Smithers, West Virginia (d. 2019)
- Howard Caine, American actor (Brushfire), born in Nashville Tennessee (d. 1993)
About January 2, 1926
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn