January 3
What happened on this day:
1496 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine.
1777 American general George Washington defeats British general Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton.
1888 Marvin C. Stone patents the drinking straw.
1924 English explorer Howard Carter discovers the sarcophagus of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings
1957 The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch.
1959 Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state.
1983 Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys makes the longest run from scrimmage in Pro NFL history tying Bob Gage : 1949.
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Famous Birthdays:
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1892 JRR Tolkien : Lord of the Rings Author
1924 Hank Stram : Sport Broadcaster and football coach
1926 George Martin : Music Producer for Beatles
1945 Steven Stills : Singer Songwriter
1945 Victoria Principal : Movie Actress
1951 Mel Gibson : Movie Actor and director
1969 Michael Schumacher : Autoracer
1981 Eli Manning : Pro NFL Football Quarterback
