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What Happened on January 3, 1777

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