Famous Birthdays
- Maxime Jacob, French composer and organist, born in Bordeaux, France (d. 1977)
Zhou Youguang (1906-2017)
Chinese economist and linguist known as the "father of pinyin", born in Changchow, Kiangsu, Qing Empire
Born in 1906
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Stepanovich Popov, Russian physicist (b. 1859)
1906 Highlights
About January 13, 1906
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
