Historical Events
- Responding to global fear of communism caused by the Russian Revolution, US Attorney General Palmer authorizes raids across the country on unionists and socialists
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire, English aristocrat (Chatsworth), politician, married Deborah Mitford, born in London, England (d. 2004)
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992)
Russian scientist and sci-fi writer (I Robot, Foundation Trilogy), born in Petrovichi, Russia
- Peter Harrison Swan, English-Australian WWII bomber pilot and stockbroker, born in London, England (d. 1995)
About January 2, 1920
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
