Historical Events
- 32 Cubans defect to the US via helicopter
Boon's Unbeaten 129
Australian cricket batsman David Boon scores an unbeaten 129 in drawn 3rd Test against India in Sydney; his 11th Test century
- English club Wigan pays Widnes a world record rugby league transfer fee of £440,000 for Great Britain international winger Martin Offiah
- Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Jakob Hlasek beats Karel Nováček of Czechoslovakia 6-4, 6-4 for a 2-0 lead (ends 2-1) and Switzerland's first title
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Del Casino, bandleader (Charlie Barnet Band), dies at 79
- Judith Anderson, actress (Star Trek 3), dies of pneumonia at 93
- Ken Grieves, Australian cricketer (NSW & Lancashire leg-spin all-rounder), dies at 66
- Lewis Michael Friedman, American pianist, dies at 47 of AIDS
- Radomiro Tomic, Chilean president (1970), dies
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About January 3, 1992
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody/These Are The Days Of Our Lives - Queen
