Historical Events
- "Colgate Theater" dramatic anthology series premieres on NBC TV
- The central bank of the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, is founded
- US Representative William Dawson becomes 1st Black to head congressional committee - Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments (now known as Committee on Oversight and Reform)
Weekes Record Century
West Indian cricket batsman Everton Weekes scores 101 in 3rd Test against India in Calcutta; his world record fifth consecutive Test century
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Lavelle, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1977, 83; SF Giants), born in Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Sylvia Likens, American torture victim (d. 1965)
About January 3, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
