Historical Events
- Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opens in Ottawa
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Grauer, American newscaster (Big Story), born in New York City (d. 1977)
- Jānis Ķepītis, Latvian pianist, conductor, and composer, born in Beverīna, Latvia (d. 1989)
About January 2, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 116 years and 4 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
