On This Day in History January 3, 2023

Historical Events 1496  Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine 1521  Martin Luther is Excommunicated by Pope Leo X from the Roman Catholic Church for failing to recant parts of his Ninety-five Theses which started the Protestant Reformation 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  Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs incorporate Apple Computer, Inc 1985  Israel government confirms resettlement of 10,000 Ethiopian Jews More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Greta Thunberg 20th Birthday J. R. R. Tolkien 1892 - 1973 Mel Gibson 67th Birthday Michael Schumacher 54th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Grenville M. Dodge 1831 - 1916 Joy Adamson 1910 - 1980 More Famous Deaths January 3: Master Potter Wedgwood Wows the World An illness put an end to Josiah Wedgwood’s short career operating a potter’s wheel. But it diverted him into design and the creation of world-renowned pottery. Read the Article