Famous Birthdays
- Lura Anson, American silent film actress, born in Nebraska (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick William Barber, South African frontiersman & scientist, dies at 78
- George Biddell Airy, English mathematician and 7th Astronomer Royal, dies at 90
1892 Highlights
About January 2, 1892
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 131 years and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
Abolitionists
Dictators
Explorers
Outlaws
Queens
Spies