On this day: January 3
Birth of Apple Computer
On January 3, 1977, a small company was incorporated in California under a name that sounded harmless, even whimsical: Apple Computer, Inc.
Player Scores Unintended Touchdown for Opponents in 1965 Championship
In a rare and confusing moment during the January 3, 1965 championship game, a player inadvertently carried the ball into his own team's end zone, resulting in a touchdown awarded to the opposing side. The incident became an infamous play in that season’s title match.
Player’s Mistake Yields Opponent’s Touchdown in 1965 Title Game
In the Jan. 3 championship game of the 1965 season, a misplayed ball led directly to a touchdown for the opposing team, altering the late-game dynamic. The play is remembered as an unusual, decisive error in a high-stakes contest.
Nels Stewart’s Remarkable Two Goals in Four Seconds, Jan. 3, 1931
On January 3, 1931, Montreal Maroons forward Nels Stewart was credited with scoring two goals just four seconds apart—one of hockey’s most rapid consecutive-goal feats. The rapid scoring occurred in an era of different timing and officiating standards, and accounts vary on precise clock details.
Court Clears Way for Publication of Pentagon Papers on Vietnam War
A court order unsealed the classified Pentagon Papers, permitting newspapers to publish a top-secret study of U.S. decision-making in the Vietnam War and igniting a landmark clash over press freedom and national security.
Mussolini Moves to Silence Parliament, Marks End of Italy's Liberal Era
On January 3, 1925, Benito Mussolini announced measures that effectively dissolved parliamentary opposition and signaled the beginning of his dictatorial rule, ending the fragile parliamentary system established after World War I.
The Beatles’ final studio sessions conclude as band edges toward breakup
On January 3, 1970, The Beatles completed the last recordings that would be released as studio material under the band's name, marking the end of a decade-long studio partnership amid mounting interpersonal and business tensions.
Court Unseals Pentagon Papers, Allowing Publication of Classified Vietnam History
A federal court ruling on January 3, 1971, cleared the way for publication of the Pentagon Papers — a classified Department of Defense study of U.S. involvement in Vietnam — ending an immediate prior attempt by the Nixon administration to block newspapers from printing the material.
Hindenburg Death Toll Reassessed in Light of New Review
A recent reassessment of records relating to the January 3, 1938 Hindenburg disaster has led historians to revise the commonly reported death toll, clarifying how totals were compiled and which victims were included.
Bills' Unlikely Rally: Buffalo Overcomes 32-Point Deficit
On January 3, 1993, the Buffalo Bills erased a 32-point deficit to tie and then win in overtime against the Houston Oilers in an NFL Wild Card game — a comeback still remembered as one of pro football's largest.