Historical Events
- US Fort Pulaski and Fort Jackson, Savannah, seized by Georgia
- US state of Delaware legislature rejects proposal to join Confederacy
Famous Birthdays
Ernest Renshaw (1861-1899)
British tennis player (Wimbledon, 1888 (singles); 1884-86, 1888-89 (doubles, with twin brother William), born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England
- William Renshaw, British tennis player (Wimbledon, 1881-86, 1889 (singles); 1884-86, 1888-89 (doubles, with twin brother Ernest), born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England (d. 1904)
About January 3, 1861
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
