Historical Events
- "Annie" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 2,377 performances
Musical Finale
Duke Ellington's musical "Sophisticated Ladies" closes at Lunt-Fontanne, NYC after 767 performances
- Gary Trudeau takes a 20-month break from writing "Doonesbury"
- In a 35-27 win over the Houston Oilers, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson completes 20 consecutive passes and finishes the season winning his second consecutive passing title with an NFL record 70.55% completion percentage
- Several African National Congress (ANC) members detained in Swaziland decide to leave the country voluntarily for Mozambique.
Famous Birthdays
- Kate Bosworth, American actress (Superman Returns), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Bernard George Stevens, British composer, dies at 66
- Harriet Parsons, American film producer (Susan Slept Here), dies at 76 of cancer
- Richard "Dick" Emery, British comedian & actor (Yellow Submarine, Loot, Baby Love), dies from cardio-respiratory failure at 65
About January 2, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maneater - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: Save Your Love - Renee & Renato
