Historical Events
- Arias Navarro succeeds Carrero Blanco as Premier of Spain
- Burma accepts its constitution
- Gold hits record $121.25 an ounce in London
- Miguel Pinero's "Short Eyes," premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Alessandro Petacchi, Italian road cyclist (Tour de France 2010; Giro d'Italia 2004; Vuelta a España 2005), born in La Spezia, Italy
- Stefan Ustorf, Kaufbeuren Ger, NHL right wing (Washington Capitals)
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Daley, American sportswriter (NY Times-Pulitzer 1956), dies from a heart attack at 69
- Gino Cervi, Italian actor (Les Miserables, Naked Maja), dies at 72
About January 3, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
