Historical Events
- US Fort Pulaski and Fort Jackson, Savannah, seized by Georgia
- US state of Delaware legislature rejects proposal to join Confederacy
Famous Birthdays
Ernest Renshaw (1861-1899)
British tennis player and Wimbledon singles (1888) and with twin brother William doubles champion (1884-86, 1888-89), born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England
- William Renshaw, British tennis player and Wimbledon singles (1881-86, 1889 and with twin brother Ernest doubles champion (1884-86, 1888-89), born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England (d. 1904)
About January 3, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
