February 3
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[edit] Events
[edit] 1972
- The Games of the XI Olympic Winter Games opened in Sapporo, Japan. The games were officially opened by Emperor Showa (Hirohito) at Makomanai Open Stadium.
[edit] Births
[edit] 1940
- NFL Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton born in Blacksburg, Virginia.
[edit] 1945
- NFL Quarterback Bob Griese born in Indinana.
[edit] 1952
- Boston Red Sox 1975 Rookie of the Year Fred Lynn born in Chicago, Illinois.
