Historical Events
- The first group of Transvaal Indian women satyagrahis are released from Pietermaritzburg Prison in South Africa after three months imprisonment
Famous Birthdays
- Gerald Holtom, British artist and graphic designer (Nuclear Disarmament (ND) logo, which later became an international peace symbol), born in Twickenham, England (d. 1985)
- Wensley Pithey, South-African actor (Oliver!, The Saint, Little Women), born in Cape Town, South Africa (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- (Henry Southwick) H.S. Perkins, American hymn composer, lyricist, conductor, and teacher, dies at 80
- Emil Liebling, German-American composer, dies at 62
- Henry Southwick Perkins, American composer, educator, and founder of Music Teachers' National Association, dies at 80
1914 Highlights
About January 20, 1914
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
