Historical Events
- Battle of Murfreesboro (Stone's River) ends
Famous Birthdays
- Lucia Zarate, Mexican entertainer (lightest known adult human - 2.1 kg at 17), born in Veracruz, Mexico (d. 1890)
Famous Deaths
- Roger Weightman Hanson, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies in Battle of Murfreesboro at 35
1863 Highlights
About January 2, 1863
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
