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Saturday, 3 January 2026

Day 3 of 2026  ·  362 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 01
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★ Born on this day 3 entries

1840
Father Damien, helped the lepers in Hawaii.
US 186 yrs ago
1892
J.R.R. Tolkien, the REAL Lord of the Rings.
US 134 yrs ago
1908
Ray Milland
US 118 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1852
First Chinese arrive in Hawaii.
CN 174 yrs ago
1959
Alaska becomes the 49th state.
US 67 yrs ago
1977
Apple Computer incorporated.
US 49 yrs ago
1991
Super Soakers appears on the market.
US 35 yrs ago