Famous Birthdays
- James Melton, American pop (1920-30's) and operatic tenor (Metropolitan Opera, 1942-50), born in Moultrie, Georgia (d. 1961)
- Walter Heitler, German physicist, quantum field theorist, philosopher, and writer (Man and Science), born in Karlsruhe, German Empire (d. 1981)
Famous Deaths
James Longstreet (1821-1904)
American Confederate general (1st Corps, ANV), dies at 82
- Mathilde Bonaparte, French princess (daughter of Napoleon's brother Jérôme Bonaparte and his second wife, Catharina of Württemberg, daughter of King Frederick I of Württemberg) and socialite, dies at 83
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About January 2, 1904
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn