1. New York City's first tramway started operating on January 2, 1832. The line ran from Prince Street to 14th Street and was operated by horses.

2. On January 2, 1920, New York City's first smokeless zone went into effect. This was an attempt to reduce air pollution caused by coal burning.

3. In 1971, the New York Knicks basketball team defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-86 on January 2. This victory broke the Warriors' 28-game winning streak, which had been the longest in NBA history at the time.

4. January 2, 2006, was a significant day in New York City's history with the opening of the $2-billion extension of the Number 7 subway line. The newly extended line now reaches the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan, providing a much-needed transportation connection in the city.

5. January 2, 1960, saw the debut of the legendary New York musical "Camelot" at the Majestic Theatre in Manhattan. The show starred Richard Burton and Julie Andrews and went on to win four Tony Awards, including Best Musical.