Day of the year
January 2
Born on January 2? You're a Capricorn with the Garnet birthstone.
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January 2 Zodiac Sign
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Element: Earth
disciplinedresponsibleambitiouspatientresourceful
Birthstone
Garnet
Birth Flower
Carnation
Season
Winter
Numerology 3
A number of creativity, expression, and joyful communication.
January 2: This Day in History
- 1492— The Reconquista ended as the Moorish kingdom of Granada surrendered to the Spanish Crown.
- 1839— Louis Daguerre took what is believed to be the first photograph of the moon.
- 1959— The Soviet Union launched Luna 1, the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon.
- 1974— U.S. President Nixon signed legislation lowering the national speed limit to 55 mph to conserve fuel during the oil crisis.
Famous Birthdays on January 2
- Isaac Asimov (1920) — science fiction author and biochemist
- Cuba Gooding Jr. (1968) — Oscar-winning actor
- Tia Carrere (1967) — actress and singer
- Kate Bosworth (1983) — actress known for Blue Crush and Superman Returns
- Christy Turlington (1969) — supermodel and public health advocate
What Happens on January 2?
World Introvert DayScience Fiction Day
Did You Know? January 2 Fun Facts
- January 2 is sometimes called 'the most depressing day of the year' because holiday vacations typically end and work resumes.
- In Scotland, January 2 is a public holiday known as 2nd January, a tradition dating back to when New Year was celebrated over two days.
- People born in January are statistically more likely to become doctors or debt collectors, according to a UK study on birth month and career.
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