What Happened on January 3, 1948

Historical Events

Bradmans' Dual Test Centuries

Australian cricket batting maestro Don Bradman completes dual Test centuries (132 & 127* [26th Test 100]) in 3rd Test v India in Melbourne

Famous Birthdays

  • Larry McNeeley, American bluegrass and session banjo player (The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour), born in Lafayette, Indiana
  • Manfred Kokot, East German athlete (world record 50m indoor sprint 5.61s 1973), born in Templin, Germany

About January 3, 1948

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn