Historical Events
- 64th Orange Bowl: #2 Nebraska beats #3 Tennessee, 42-17
Film & TV History
Autopsy of Chris Farley shows he overdosed of opiates and cocaine
Famous Deaths
- Frank Muir, English writer & raconteur, dies at 77
About January 2, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Too Much - Spice Girls
