Famous Birthdays
- Carl Gustav Hempel, German writer & philosopher, born in Oranienburg, Germany (d. 1997)
- Giacinto Scelsi, Italian composer and surrealist poet, born in La Spezia, Italy (d. 1988)
1905 Highlights
About January 8, 1905
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn