Historical Events
- 1st US women's 6-day bicycle race starts, Madison Square Garden
Event of Interest
Cecil Rhodes resigns as premier of Cape colony
Famous Birthdays
- Abram Nicholas Pritzker, American businessman (Hyatt Hotels, McCall's magazine), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1986)
- Freerk Siemon Wolters, Dutch resistance fighter, born in Zuidwolde, Netherlands (d. 1945)
About January 6, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
