Historical Events
Tchaikovsky's "Iolanta"
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's final opera "Iolanta", is first performed outside of Russia in Hamburg, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Godfried Devreese, Belgian violinist, composer (Gothic Symphony), and conductor, born in Kortrijk, Belgium (d. 1972)
- Pierre Drieu La Rochelle, French novelist and essayist (Gilles), born in Paris, France (d. 1945)
About January 3, 1893
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
