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What Happened on January 18, 1916

Historical Events

  • A 611 gram chondrite type meteorite stikes a house near the village of Baxter in Stone County, Missouri

Famous Birthdays

  • James Crow, American geneticist and educator (Genetic Theories and Influences: Comments on the Value of Diversity), born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania (d. 2012)

About January 18, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

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