Famous Birthdays
- (Mary Louise) "Texas" Guinan, American vaudeville singer, silent film actress, and speakeasy (saloon) proprietor, born in Waco, Texas (d. 1933)
- Louis Horst, American dance choreographer and composer, born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1964)
About January 12, 1884
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn