Famous Birthdays
- Ray Harroun, American auto racer (inaugural Indianapolis 500 1911; Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2000), born in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania (d. 1968)
1879 Highlights
About January 12, 1879
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 143 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
