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January 3
Events on This Day
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1924
89 years ago
The solid gold coffin of King Tut is discovered by archeologist Howard Carter inside a stone sarcophagus.
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1987
26 years ago
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She's the first female artist to receive the honor.
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1989
24 years ago
The Arsenio Hall Show, the first late-night talk show with an African-American host, debuts.
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2001
12 years ago
Hillary Clinton is sworn in as New York State's first female senator, after beating out Republican Rick Lazio.
January 3
Born on This Day
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Kimberley Locke
- In these groups:
- American Idol
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
Kimberley Locke
Singer / 1978 -
Singer Kimberley Locke made a hugely successful run on American Idol and ended up placing third (behind runner-up Clay Aiken and winner Ruben Studdard).
Born: January 3, 1978
Age: 35 years old
Birthplace: Hartsville, Tennessee, United States
Occupation: Singer -
Randy Weaver
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Born in 1948
Randy Weaver
1948 -
Randy Weaver, former U.S. Army combat engineer, is best known for being at the center of a deadly confrontation with FBI agents at Ruby Ridge, Idaho in 1992.
1948 | 65 years old
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J.R.R. Tolkien
- In these groups:
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Academics
- Famous Linguists
J.R.R. Tolkien
Linguist, Author / 1892 - 1973
J.R.R. Tolkien is an internationally renowned fantasy writer. He is best known for authoring The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
1892 | 81 years old
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Mel Gibson
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
Mel Gibson
Film Actor / 1956 -
Mel Gibson is a well-known film actor, director and producer, having starred in Braveheart, Hamlet, Maverick and both the Mad Max and Lethal Weapon series.
Born: January 3, 1956
Age: 57 years old
Birthplace: Peekskill, New York, United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Lucretia MottLucretia Mott
Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist / 1793 - 1880
Lucretia Mott was a leading social reformer of her time and helped to form the Free Religious Association.
1793 | 87 years old
Civil Rights Activist, ... -
Dorothy Arzner
- In these groups:
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Film Directors
Dorothy Arzner
Director / 1897 - 1979
Dorothy Arzner was a pioneer in the film industry, becoming one of the first women directors of feature films and the first woman to join the Directors Guild of America.
1897 | 82 years old
Director
January 3
Died on This Day
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Jack Ruby
- In these groups:
- Infamous Assassins
- Name Changers
- Famous Taureans
Jack Ruby
Entrepreneur, Assassin / 1911 - 1967
Nightclub owner Jack Ruby murdered Lee Harvey Oswald before Oswald could stand trial for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Died: January 3, 1967
Age: 55 years old
Place: Dallas, Texas , United States
Occupation: Entrepreneur, Assassin -
Conrad Hilton
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Born in 1887
- Famous People Born in New Mexico
Conrad Hilton
Entrepreneur / 1887 - 1979
Conrad Hilton founded the Hilton Hotel empire and grew it into one of the largest private companies in the U.S., consisting of over 3600 hotels worldwide.
1979 | 91 years old
Entrepreneur -
William Joyce
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Named William
- Famous People Born in 1906
William Joyce
Political Leader / 1906 - 1946
William Joyce is best known for his involvement in the British Fascist Party during World War II and immigrating to Nazi Germany.
1946 | 39 years old
Political Leader
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Don Shula
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Coaches
- Famous People Named Don
Don Shula
Coach / 1930 -
Don Shula was the head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1996, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship and an undefeated season.January 4, 1930
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George Tenet
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Columbia University Alumni
- Famous People Named George
George Tenet
Government Official / 1953 -
CIA director George Tenet resigned in 2004 after U.S. forces in Iraq failed to find the weapons of mass destruction he had claimed existed there.
January 5, 1953
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Sam RayburnSam Rayburn
U.S. Representative / 1882 - 1961
Sam Rayburn was an American politician best known for his roles as Speaker of the House, Majority Leader to Congress and Chairman of the National Democratic Convention.
January 6, 1882
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Henry Allen
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
- Famous Trumpet Players
Henry Allen
Trumpet Player / 1908 - 1967
Jazz trumpeter Henry Allen belonged to Fletcher Henderson’s big band, was in Mills Blue Rhythm band and accompanied Louis Armstrong in Luis Russell’s band.
January 7, 1908
Trumpet Player
Famous Capricorns
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Larry Clark
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Film Directors
Larry Clark
Photographer, Director / 1943 -
American photographer and film director Larry Clark is known for his images and movies, like Kids, that graphically depict unconventional teenage activities.
January 19, 1943
Photographer, Director -
Don Shula
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Coaches
- Famous People Named Don
Don Shula
Coach / 1930 -
Don Shula was the head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1996, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship and an undefeated season.January 4, 1930
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