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What Happened on January 4, 1919

Famous Birthdays

  • Al "Jazzbo" Collins, American DJ (The Tonight Show, America After Dark), born in Rochester, New York (d. 1997)
  • Havelock Hudson, British underwriter (Lloyd's of London) (d. 1996)

Famous Deaths

  • Georg von Hertling, Chancellor of Germany (1917-18), dies at 75
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights

About January 4, 1919

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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