Historical Events
- Dow Jones hits record 2,800 (2,810.15)
Pro Wrestling
Sting joins pro wrestling's legendary "4 Horsemen" (Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson)
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? 32 years and 14 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
