Historical Events
- 64th Orange Bowl: #2 Nebraska beats #3 Tennessee, 42-17
Farley's Autopsy Results
Autopsy of Chris Farley shows he overdosed of opiates and cocaine
Famous Birthdays
- Ollie Pope, English cricket batsman (Test HS 205; Surrey CCC, Welsh Fire 100 CT), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Frank Muir, English writer and raconteur, dies at 77
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About January 2, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Too Much - Spice Girls
