Historical Events
Battle of Princeton
General George Washington's revolutionary army defeats British forces at Battle of Princeton, New Jersey
Famous Birthdays
- Elisa Bonaparte, Corsican sister of Napoleon who appointed her Princess of Lucca and Piombino and Grand Duchess of Tuscany, born in Ajaccio, Corsica (d. 1820)
- Louis Poinsot, French mathematician and physicist (invented geometrical mechanics), born in Paris, France (d. 1859)
About January 3, 1777
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn