Historical Events
- American anarcho-syndicalist union known as the Industrial Workers of the World forms
- Elara, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine in San Jose, California
- Japanese troops capture Port Arthur from Russia, a blow to national morale and causing further discontent within Russia
Famous Birthdays
- Lev Schnirelmann, Gomel, Russian Empire, mathematician (d. 1938)
- Michael Tippett, British conductor and composer (A Child of Our Time), born in London (d. 1998)
About January 2, 1905
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
