On This Day in History January 3, 2019

Historical Events 1496  Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine 1521  Martin Luther excommunicated by Pope Leo X from the Roman Catholic Church 1777  General George Washington's revolutionary army defeats British forces at Battle of Princeton, New Jersey 1925  Benito Mussolini dissolves the Italian parliament and proclaims himself dictator of Italy, taking the title "Il Duce" (the Leader) 1977  Apple Computer, Inc incorporates 1985  Israel government confirms resettlement of 10,000 Ethiopian Jews More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC) J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973) Mel Gibson 63rd Birthday Michael Schumacher 49th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Joy Adamson (1910 - 1980) Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo ( - 1543)