Historical Events
- 67th Sugar Bowl: #3 Miami beats #7 Florida, 37-20
- Sila Calderón becomes the first female Governor of Puerto Rico.
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Wilkinson, English professor of German (University College London), dies at 91
- Teri Diver, American actress, dies at 29
- William P. Rogers, American Republican politician and US secretary of state (1969-73), dies at 87
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About January 2, 2001
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Independent Women Part I - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Can We Fix It - Bob The Builder
