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On this day: January 3

Published On: Jan 02 2013 09:49:21 PM CST   Updated On: Jan 03 2013 01:00:00 AM CST

Construction begins on the Brooklyn Bridge, FDR founds the March of Dimes, Apple Computer is incorporated, and Gen. Manuel Noriega surrenders, all on this day.

OTD January 3 - JRR Tolkien
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1892: Author J. R. R. Tolkien, best known for his classic high fantasy works "The Hobbit," "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Silmarillion," is born in Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State (now Free State Province in South Africa).

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