Famous Birthdays
- Gracie Fields, English music hall/vaudeville performer and actress (Queen of Hearts), born in Rochdale, England (d. 1979)
- Vilma Bánky, Austrian silent screen actress (The Eagle, Rebel), born in Nagydorog, Austria-Hungary (d. 1991)
- Wally Baker, American supercentenarian, born in New Castle, Delaware (d. 2009)
1898 Highlights
About January 9, 1898
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
