Historical Events
- Solomon Northup, author of the memoir "Twelve Years a Slave, is freed after 7 illegal years in slavery with aid of Washington Hunt, Governor of New York
Famous Birthdays
- Iwan Knorr, German composer, born in Mewe, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1916)
Famous Deaths
- Theodor Uhlig, composer, dies at 30
Died in 1853 1853 Highlights
About January 3, 1853
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
