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What Happened on January 16, 1902

Famous Birthdays

  • Eric Liddell, Scottish 400m runner (Olympic gold 1924) and Christian missionary in China, born in Tianjin, China (d. 1945)
  • Evelyn Danzig [Levine], American songwriter ("Scarlet Ribbons"), born in Waco, Texas (d. 1996)

About January 16, 1902

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn