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Saturday, 3 January 2026

Day 3 of 2026 · 362 days remaining in the year · Week 01

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4 Births

5 Events

9 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 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

1950

Victoria Principal, actress.

US Arts & Culture 76 yrs ago

1852

First Chinese arrive in Hawaii.

CN 174 yrs ago

1888

First drinking straw is patented by M.C. Stone in Washington, D.C.

US Science & Technology 138 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