Historical Events
- Meiji Restoration returns authority to Japan's emperors
Famous Birthdays
- Franz Cumont, Belgian religious historian and archaeologist (cult of Mithra), born in Aalst, Belgium (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Moritz Hauptmann, German composer, dies at 75
1868 Highlights
About January 3, 1868
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
