Historical Events
Apple Result Rocks Markets
Apple CEO Tim Cook blames below expectation Chinese iPhone sales for downturn in company's outlook, rocking international stock markets
- Two women become the first to ever enter India's Sabarimala shrine in Kerala State, after law change, prompting protests
- United States international Christian Pulisic becomes the most expensive American soccer player when he moves from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea for £57.6M ($73M); remains at Dortmund on loan until the end of the season
Famous Deaths
- "Mean" Gene Okerlund, American pro wrestling interviewer, announcer and television host (WWF, WCW), dies of kidney failure at 76
- Bob Einstein, American comedian (Officer Judy, Super Dave Osborne), dies of leukemia at 76
- Daryl Dragon, American keyboardist (The Beach Boys (touring); Captain & Tennille - "Love Will Keep Us Together"), dies of kidney failure at 76
- Julia Grant [prev George Roberts], transgender activist featured in "A Change of Sex", dies at 64
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About January 2, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande
#1 Song: Sweet But Psycho - Ava Max
