Historical Events
Fullmer vs. Robinson
In the first of 4 meetings between the fighters, Gene Fullmer wins the world middleweight boxing title with a 15-round unanimous decision over Sugar Ray Robinson at New York’s Madison Square Garden
Famous Birthdays
- Joanna Pacula, Tomszowaubelski Poland, actress (Gorky Park, Kiss)
- Lynne Cox, American long-distance open-water swimmer known for easing Cold War tensions by swimming from the US to the Soviet Union in 1987, born in Boston, Massachusetts
About January 2, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell