Famous Deaths
- Jim O'Rourke, American Baseball HOF left fielder (NL HR leader 1880 Boston Red Caps; NY Giants) and manager (Buffalo Bisons 1881-84, Washington Sens 1893), dies at 68
- Peter Altenberg, writer, dies at 59
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About January 8, 1919
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
