Historical Events
- 65th Orange Bowl: #7 Florida beats #18 Syracuse, 31-10
- A brutal snowstorm smashes into the Midwestern United States, causing 14 inches (359 mm) of snow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and 19 inches (487 mm) in Chicago, where temperatures plunge to -13°F (-25°C); 68 deaths are reported.
Famous Deaths
- Sebastian Haffner, German journalist and author, dies at 91
- Shepard Menken, American voice & character actor (The Wild Wild West), dies at 77
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About January 2, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm Your Angel - R. Kelly & Celine Dion
#1 Song: Chocolate Salty Balls (P.S. I Love You) - Chef (South Park)
