Historical Events
Event of Interest
As a reward for his wartime cooperation, Governor Thomas E. Dewey commutes Charles "Lucky" Luciano's pandering sentence on condition that he does not resist deportation to Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Cissy King, American entertainer
John Paul Jones (77 years old)
English rock bassist and songwriter (Led Zeppelin - "Stairway to Heaven"), born in London
- Michalis Kritikopoulos, Greek soccer striker (28 caps; Olympiacos), born in Kaisariani, Greece (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
William Joyce (1906-1946)
American-born Irish Fascist politician and NAZI propagandist, hanged in Britain for treason at 39
1946 Highlights
About January 3, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
