Historical Events
- Ellis Island opens as a US immigration inspection station - it would go on to be the gateway to the US for more than 12 million people
Famous Birthdays
- Artur Rodzinski, Polish conductor (Cleveland Orchestra, 1933-43; New York Philharmonic, 1943-47; Chicago Symphony, 1947-48), born in Split, Kingdom of Dalmatia (d. 1958)
Manuel Roxas (1892-1948)
5th President of the Philippines (1946-48), born in Capiz, Philippines
- Miklos Radnai, Hungarian composer and critic (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
- Roswell B. Mason, Mayor of Chicago, dies at 86
1892 Highlights
About January 1, 1892
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
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