Historical Events
- Due to a bad pitch Australian batsman Reggie Duff is held back to No. 10 on Test debut v England at MCG; scores 104
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Lennox d'Aubigny Hopkinson, British diplomat and Conservative politician (d. 1996)
- Preston Jackson [James Preston McDonald], American jazz trombonist (Preservation Hall Jazz Band), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1983)
About January 3, 1902
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn