Historical Events
- 1st known use of the word "automobile", appears in an editorial in The New York Times
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Hin, Dutch yachtsman (Olympic gold 12' Dinghy 1920), born in Harlem, Netherlands (d. 1957)
About January 3, 1899
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn