January 3rd
1496 – Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine.
1899 – The first known use of the word automobile, was seen in an editorial in The New York Times.
1959 – Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. State.
1962 – Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro.
1990 – Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces.
Information provided by: Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
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