January 3: Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine, Martin Luther's Excommunication and the Battle of Princeton

On This Day in History January 3, 2021 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 18th Birthday J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973) Mel Gibson 65th Birthday Michael Schumacher 52nd Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Joy Adamson (1910 - 1980) Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo ( - 1543) 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 You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2021 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand