'The Most Famous of All Streaks'
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Historical Events
- "Camelot" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 48 performances
- "The Epic in Miami", in 85 degree heat (Fahrenheit), the San Diego Chargers defeat the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in overtime in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game, a game that set numerous playoff scoring records
Navratilova Wins
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Martina Navratilova wins her 1st of 3 Australian singles crowns; beats Chris Evert-Lloyd 6-7, 6-4, 7-5
- New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers, 3-1 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to start 23 NHL game undefeated home streak (21-0-2), 14 straight wins
Famous Birthdays
- Athanasia Tsoumeleka, Greek race walker (Olympic gold 20k 2004), born in Preveza, Greece
About January 2, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
