Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Skinner, Canadian hockey coach, born in Selkirk, Canada (d. 2007)
- Walter Hendl, American conductor and composer, born in West New York, New Jersey (d. 2007)
About January 12, 1917
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn