Historical Events
- The Government of India announces that emigration to Natal, Southern Africa, is prohibited with effect from 1 July
- The Russian Turkestan city of Almaty is destroyed by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake
Siege of Sidney Street
The Siege of Sidney Street: fire fight breaks out in London's East End between Latvian gang and Police, who request army back-up. First Siege caught on camera by Pathé News with Winston Churchill observing [1]
- US postal savings bank inaugurated
Famous Birthdays
- John Sturges, American film director (Old Man & Sea, Magnificent 7), born in Oak Park, Illinois (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Alexandros Papadiamantis, Greek author (The Murderess), dies at 59
About January 3, 1911
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
