Historical Events
- The Military Service Bill, calling for conscription of men for war services, passes in the British House of Commons
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Brickhouse, American sports broadcaster, born in Peoria, Illinois (d. 1998)
- John Corner, British mathematician, born in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (d. 1996)
- Marvin Creamer, American mariner, 1st recorded person to sail around the world without navigational instruments, born near Vineland, New Jersey (d. 2020)
- Vic Stollmeyer, West Indian cricket batsman (1 Test, 1 x 50, HS 96; Trinidad & Tobago), born in Santa Cruz, Trinidad (d. 1999)
- Walter Haas Jr., American businessman & sports team owner (Levi Strauss & Co, Oakland A's), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1995)
1916 Highlights
About January 24, 1916
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
