Born:
Kent Carlsson, Sweden, born in Eskilstuna, Sweden, professional tennis player, won nine career titles, three-time European Champion
More Notable Birthdays on January 3: 1956 - Mel Gibson, born in Peekskill, New York, actor, Mad Max, Mrs. Soffel, Lethal Weapon
1939 - Bobby Hull, NHL forward, Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72
1929 - Sergio Leone, Italian, director, Fist Full of Dollars
1909 - Victor Borge, born in Copenhagen, Denmark, pianist/comedian
1892 - J. R. R. Tolkien, English Novelist, Lord of Rings
