Famous Birthdays
- Edward Gordon Craig, British modernist actor, director and theorist (On the art of theatre), born in Stevenage Hertfordshire, England (d. 1966)
- Henri-Paul Büsser, French composer and conductor, born in Toulouse, France (d. 1973)
About January 16, 1872
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn