Slideshow: Today In History, Jan. 2
Today is Friday, Jan. 2.
Today's Highlight in History:
1935: Bruno Hauptmann
In 1935, Bruno Hauptmann went on trial in Flemington, New Jersey, on charges of kidnapping and murdering the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. (Hauptmann was found guilty, and executed.)
1965: Joe Namath
On Jan. 2, 1965, New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin signed University of Alabama quarterback Joe Namath to a contract reportedly worth $427,000.
1974: "Singing Cowboy" Tex Ritter
In 1974, "Singing cowboy" star Tex Ritter died in Nashville at age 68.
1981: "Yorkshire Ripper"
In 1981, police in Sheffield, England, arrested Peter Sutcliffe, who confessed to being the "Yorkshire Ripper," the serial killer of 13 women.
2006: Sago Mine
In 2006, 12 miners died in a methane gas explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia, but one miner, Randal McCloy Jr., was eventually rescued.
2010: Alamo Bowl
Five years ago: Texas Tech rallied to beat Michigan State 41-31 in a shootout at the Alamo Bowl.
2014: Sugar Bowl
One year ago: In the Sugar Bowl, No. 11 Oklahoma took down third-ranked Alabama 45-31.
Birthday: David Cone
Retired MLB All-Star pitcher David Cone is 52.
Birthday: Jack Hanna
TV host Jack Hanna is 68.
Birthday: Tia Carrere
Actress Tia Carrere is 48.
Birthday: Dennis Hastert
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is 73.
Birthday: Todd Haynes
Movie director Todd Haynes is 54. Retired
Birthday: Christy Turlington
Model Christy Turlington is 46.
Birthday: Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom dancer Karina Smirnoff (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 37.
Birthday: Paz Vega
Actress Paz Vega is 39.
Birthday: Kate Bosworth
Actress Kate Bosworth is 32.
Birthday: Cuba Gooding Jr.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is 47.
Birthday: Dax Shepard
Actor Dax Shepard is 40.
Birthday: Taye Diggs
Actor Taye Diggs is 44.
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