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What Happened on January 14, 1916

Historical Events

  • Dutch Zuiderzee dyke cracks

Famous Birthdays

  • John Oliver Killens, American writer, born in Macon, Georgia (d. 1987)

Famous Deaths

  • Otto Ammon, German anthropologist and sociologist (schedelmetingen), dies at 73
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About January 14, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

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