Historical Events
Event of Interest
Suffragettes the "Silent Sentinels" first protest outside The White House, in Washington led by Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party
Event of Interest
The Allied Governments respond to US President Woodrow Wilson's December 1916 note, giving their terms for ending the war
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Wexler, American music producer who coined the term "rhythm and blues" (Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2008)
- Tyrell Johnson, West Indian cricketer (WI left-arm quickie, one Test 1939), born in Tunapuna, Trinidad (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, American Wild West hunter and showman (Buffalo Bill's Wild West), dies at 70
About January 10, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
