Historical Events
- First bionic hand with a sense of touch, for use outside a lab unveiled in Rome
- Landslide and flooding caused by heavy rains in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, kills at least 37
Fire and Fury
Lawyers of US President Donald Trump try to stop the publication of book on Trump's administration "Fire and Fury" by Michael Wolff
- Previously unknown ancient Beringians group of people unearthed in Alaska, earliest known Native Americans at 11,500 years old
- Security expert reveal two security flaws, Meltdown and Spectre which affect most microprocessors
Famous Weddings
Elliot Page
Canadian actress Ellen Page reveals she has married Canadian dancer and choreographer Emma Portner; divorce in 2021
Famous Deaths
- Bra Willie [Keorapetse Kgositsile], South African poet and political activist (Point of Departure: Fire Dance Fire Song), dies at 79
- Colin Brumby, Australian composer (Fibonacci Variations), conductor (Queensland Opera, 1968-71), and educator, dies at 84
- Konrad Ragossnig, Austrian classical guitarist and lutenist, dies at 85
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About January 3, 2018
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
