Historical Events
- Fela! based on music and lyrics by Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, closes on Broadway after 463 performances and 3 Tony awards [1]
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 D. Winters, American Army officer, 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? 10 years, 6 months and 17 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