Historical Events
- Frans Schollaert succeeds Jules De Trooz as premier of Belgium
- Muir Woods National Monument, California, established
Famous Birthdays
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986)
French author & feminist (The Mandarins, The Second Sex), born in Paris, France
Famous Deaths
- Abraham Goldfaden, Russian-born Jewish poet and playwright (Shulamis), dies at 67
- Wilhelm Busch, German poet, dies at 75
About January 9, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
