Famous Birthdays
- Elie Siegmeister, American composer (The Plough and the Stars), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1991)
- Gene Krupa, American jazz and big band drummer (Benny Goodman - "Sing, Sing, Sing"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1973)
- Jean Bugatti, German-born automobile designer, born in Cologne, Germany (d. 1939)
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Janssen missionary (b. 1837)
- Ernest Reyer, composer, dies at 85
- Ernst von Wildenbruch, German playwright (Das Edle Blut), dies at 63
1909 Highlights
About January 15, 1909
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
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