Historical Events
- A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.
Famous Birthdays
- Clement Hurd, American illustrator, born in NYC, New York (d. 1988)
- Jose Limon, Mexican-American dancer & choreographer (I, Odysseus), born in Culiacán, Mexico (d. 1972)
1908 Highlights
About January 12, 1908
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
