Historical Events
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome, a multi-purpose domed stadium, in Houston, Texas
Excommunication
Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro
Famous Birthdays
- Darren Daulton, American baseball catcher (MLB All-Star 1992, 93, 95; World Series 1997; Silver Slugger Award 1992; Philadelphia Phillies), born in Arkansas City, Kansas (d. 2017)
- Francesca Lia Block, American author
- Gavin Hastings, Scottish rugby union fullback and captain (61 caps Scotland, 6 caps British Lions; Watsonians, London Scottish, Cambridge University), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Guy Pratt, English musician, born in London, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Babe Dye, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (Stanley Cup 1922; NHL scoring champion 1922–23, 24-25; Toronto St. Patricks/Maple Leafs), dies at 64
- Hermann Lux, German soccer defender (3 caps; manager Tennis Borussia Berlin), dies at 68
About January 3, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
#1 Song: Moon River - Danny Williams
