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What Happened on January 8, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • A. J. Muste, Dutch pacifist and activist (d. 1967)

John Curtin (1885-1945)

Victoria, 14th Prime Minister of Australia (Labor: 1941-45), born in Creswick, Colony of Victoria


About January 8, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn