Historical Events
- New South Wales score 918 all out vs South Australia in 560 minutes
Famous Birthdays
- Edmond Vandercammen, French-Belgian painter and poet (Grand Combat), born in Ohain, Belgium (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- John Barry, Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, dies during the Second Boer War at 27
1901 Highlights
About January 8, 1901
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 120 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
