Historical Events
Famous Weddings
- Dresden Dolls singer Amanda Palmer (34) weds author Neil Gaiman (50) in Berkley, California
Famous Deaths
- Anne Francis, American actress (Honey West, Forbidden Planet, Pancho Villa), dies at 80
- Pete Postlethwaite, English actor (In the Name of the Father, Inception), dies of pancreatic cancer at 64
- Richard Winters, American army officer and war hero (commanded 'Easy Company' during Normandy Invasion portrayed in "Band of Brothers"), dies at 92
- Szeto Wah, Hong Kong politician & educationalist, dies at 79
2011 Highlights
About January 2, 2011
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grenade - Bruno Mars
#1 Song: When We Collide - Matt Cardle
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