Historical Events
- Dow Jones hits record 2,800 (2,810.15)
Famous Deaths
- Alan Hale Jr., American actor (Skipper-Gilligan's Island), dies of cancer at 68
- Vladimir Ussachevsky, Manchurian-American composer (Creation), dies at 78
1990 Highlights
About January 2, 1990
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 31 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
