Historical Events
- Oil discovered at Spindletop, Beaumont, marking the start of the Texas oil boom (gusher age)
Famous Birthdays
- Pauline Starke, American actress (Dante's Inferno; Dance Magic; Sun Up), born in Joplin, Missouri (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Sir James Dickson, Premier of Queensland, Australian Minister for Defence (b. 1832)
1901 Highlights
About January 10, 1901
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
