Historical Events
- American National Collegiate Football Rules Committee announces a new rule permitting free substitution of players
- Canada & US acquire air bases in Newfoundland (99 yr lease)
- Italian counter offensive in Albania
Symphonic Dances
Sergei Rachmaninoff's final composition "Symphonic Dances" premieres in Philadelphia, with Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra
Famous Birthdays
- Malcolm Dick, New Zealand rugby union winger (15 caps) and administrator (New Zealand Rugby Union council 1986-92), born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Shima Iwashita, actress (Red Lion, Hara-Kiri, Double Suicide)
About January 3, 1941
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn