Historical Events
- 1st "Bob Cummings Show" premieres on NBC (later on CBS)
- Panamanian president Jose Antonio Remon is assassinated.
Famous Birthdays
- Tex Brashear, American voice actor
Famous Deaths
- Jose Antonio Remon, President of Panama (1952-55), assassinated at 46
About January 2, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Finger Of Suspicion - Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers
