Historical Events
- KDKA TV channel 2 in Pittsburgh, PA (CBS) begins broadcasting
- Luis Muñoz Marín becomes the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Durang, playwright/actor (Sister Mary), born in Montclair, New Jersey
- Michael "Chick" Churchill, British blues-rock keyboardist (Ten Years After - "I'm Going Home"), born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
About January 2, 1949
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
