What Happened on January 3, 2023

Historical Events

Ronaldo's Record Salary

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for the “biggest salary ever in football”, leaving Manchester United after criticizing it publicly [1]

Sports History

England's Michael Smith hits a nine-dart finish on the way to his first PDC world darts title, beating Dutchman Michael van Gerwen, 7-4 at the Alexandra Palace, London


Famous Deaths

  • Walter Cunningham, American astronaut (Apollo 7), dies at 90 from complications after a fall
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About January 3, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: New Year Holiday (United Kingdom), New Year's Day (New Zealand)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!