Famous Birthdays
- Jakob Jud, Swiss linguist and etymologist, born in Wängi, Switzerland (d. 1952)
- Milton Sills, American actor (The Sea Hawk), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1930)
1882 Highlights
About January 12, 1882
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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