Famous Birthdays
- Andre Franquin, Belgian cartoonist (Gaston), born in Etterbeek, Belgium (d. 1997)
- Doug Ellis, British entrepreneur (Chairman of Aston Villa), born in Hooton, England (d. 2018)
- Henry Fazzie, South African politician and activist (ANC), born in Stutterheim, Cape Province (d. 2011)
- Nell Rankin, American operatic mezzo-soprano (Carmen; Metropolitan Opera, 1951-76), born in Montgomery, Alabama (d. 2005)
About January 3, 1924
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
