Historical Events
- 33rd Fiesta Bowl: #7 Ohio State beats #8 Kansas State, 35-28
- Stardust successfully flies past Comet Wild 2, collecting samples that it will return to Earth two years later
Famous Deaths
- Doralyn "Lynn" Cartwright, American character actress (A League of Their Own), dies at 76
- Jess Collins, American artist, dies at 80
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About January 2, 2004
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Ya! - OutKast
#1 Song: Mad World - Michael Andrews Ft. Gary Jules
