Historical Events
- Columbus World's fair in Chicago destroyed by fire
Famous Birthdays
- St Maximilian Kolbe, Polish martyr (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- Pierre-Joseph van Beneden, Belgian paleontologist (life cycle of tapeworms), dies at 84
1894 Highlights
About January 8, 1894
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
