Historical Events
- WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, NY (PBS) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Kerry Minnear, Dorset, English rocker (Gentle Giant)
Famous Deaths
- Jatindramohan Bagchi, Indian (Bengali) poet, dies at 69
1948 Highlights
About January 2, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
