Famous Birthdays
- Rudolf Bing, Austrian-born opera impresario (NY Metropolitan Opera manager, 1950-72), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1997)
- St. JosemarĂa Escrivá, Spanish Roman Catholic priest and founder of Opus Dei, born in Barbastro, Spain (d. 1975)
Famous Deaths
- Gustaaf Rolin-Jaequemyns, Belgian jurist and Minister of the Interior, dies at 66
1902 Highlights
About January 9, 1902
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn