Historical Events
- Vassily Kandinsky forms Kunstlerverein in Munich
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Sothern [Harriette Arlene Lake], American actress (Lady in a Cage), born in Valley City, North Dakota (d. 2001)
- Irving "Mouse" Randolph, American swing jazz trumpeter (Cab Calloway Orchestra), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1997)
- Porfirio Rubirosa, Dominican diplomat and international playboy (d. 1965)
U Thant (1909-1974)
Burmese politician and 3rd Secretary-General of the United Nations (1961-72), born in Pantanaw, Burma, British India
Born in 1909
Famous Deaths
- Emil Erlenmeyer, German chemist (Erlenmeyer flask), dies at 83
1909 Highlights
About January 22, 1909
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
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