Historical Events
- 30 people are killed after a bus plunges off a cliff and falls 400 ft in Malshej Ghat, India
- 80th Sugar Bowl: #11 Oklahoma beats #3 Alabama, 45-31
55th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution
Raúl Castro gives a speech commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Cuban revolution and warns of "neo-liberal and neo-colonial thinking" entering the country
2014 History
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Jane Howard, English novelist, dies at 90
- Jay Traynor, American singer (Jay and the Americans), dies of liver cancer at 70
About January 2, 2014
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Monster - Eminem Featuring Rihanna
#1 Song: Happy - Pharrell Williams
