January 2 – On This Day - RealLife Debates

1492 – The Emirate of Granada surrenders to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, completing the Reconquista in Spain. (britannica.com)
1757 – The Treaty of Westminster ends the Seven Years’ War between Britain and Prussia against France. (britannica.com)
1839 – The first photograph of the Moon is taken by French photographer Louis Daguerre. (en.wikipedia.org)
1920 – The Netherlands begins its first census of the 20th century. (en.wikipedia.org)

Isaac Asimov — 1920–1992 — Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry, famed for science fiction and popular science works. (britannica.com)
Tara Lipinski — 1982 — American figure skater, Olympic gold medalist in 1998. (en.wikipedia.org)
Denzel Washington — 1954 — American actor and filmmaker, two-time Academy Award winner. (britannica.com)

New Year Holiday (continued) — In some countries, January 2 is part of the extended New Year holiday celebrations. (en.wikipedia.org)
Berchtold’s Day — A traditional holiday in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and parts of Germany, celebrating the New Year with parades and gatherings. (en.wikipedia.org)