1777⚡ Event
Battle of Princeton boosts the American Revolution
George Washington's army defeats British forces at Princeton, strengthening the Patriot cause during a critical phase of the Revolutionary War.
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What Happened on January 3?
Discover 18 historical moments on January 3 — 8 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 3(8)
1920⚡ Event
Babe Ruth is sold to the New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells Babe Ruth's contract to the New York Yankees, a deal that transforms baseball history.
sportsculture
1977⚡ Event
Apple Computer is incorporated
Apple Computer is formally incorporated by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Mike Markkula, helping launch the personal computer era.
technologyeconomics
1990⚡ Event
Manuel Noriega Surrenders
During the United States invasion of Panama, Manuel Noriega, the deposed strongman of Panama, surrendered to American forces.
warpolitics
2002⚡ Event
MV Karine A Seized
During the Second Intifada, Israeli forces seized the MV Karine A, which was carrying 50 tons of smuggled weapons on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.
warpolitics
2004⚡ Event
Flash Airlines Flight 604 Crash
Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashed shortly after departure from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, killing all 148 occupants on board.
disaster
2009⚡ Event
Bitcoin Genesis Block Mined
The cryptocurrency network of bitcoin was created when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of the chain.
technologyeconomics
2026⚡ Event
US Military Operation in Venezuela
The United States launches a military operation in Venezuela, capturing president Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
politicswar
Famous Birthdays on January 3(5)
Notable Deaths on January 3(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Eric Jerome Dickey
Eric Jerome Dickey, American author, died. He was born in 1961.
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2023🕊️ Death
Elena Huelva
Elena Huelva, Spanish cancer activist and influencer, died. She was born in 2002.
medicine
2025🕊️ Death
Brenton Wood
Brenton Wood, American R&B singer-songwriter and keyboard player, died. He was born in 1941.
musicentertainment
January 3 in History
January 3 is home to 18 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1777 to the present day.
Major Events on January 3
Among the most notable events on January 3: Battle of Princeton boosts the American Revolution (1777), Babe Ruth is sold to the New York Yankees (1920), Apple Computer is incorporated (1977). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 3
Notable figures born on January 3 include Kyle Rittenhouse Born, Greta Thunberg Born, Carlos Baleba Born. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 3
Remembered figures who died on January 3 include Eric Jerome Dickey, Elena Huelva, Jeff Baena Dies. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 3?
- January 3 is home to 18 recorded historical entries, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 3?
- One of the most notable events on January 3 is: Battle of Princeton boosts the American Revolution.
- Who was born on January 3?
- Famous figures born on January 3 include Kyle Rittenhouse Born, Greta Thunberg Born, Carlos Baleba Born.
- How many historical events happened on January 3?
- Our collection records 8 historical events on January 3, spanning centuries of world history.
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