Historical Events
- Five duly elected Socialist assemblymen are denied by the New York State Assembly
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Meltzer, British anarchist (Anarchist Black Flag), born in London, England (d. 1996)
- Aubrey Brabazon, Irish jockey and horse trainer, born in The Curragh, Ireland (d. 1996)
- Lionel Alexander Bethune [Alastair] Pilkington, British engineer/Industrialist (float glass), born in Calcutta, India (d. 1995)
- Vincent Gardenia, Italian-American actor (Bang the Drum Slowly, Moonstruck, Little Shop of Horrors), born in Naples, Italy (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Edmund Barton, Australian politician, 1st Prime Minister of Australia (1901-03), dies at 70
1920 Highlights
About January 7, 1920
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 103 years and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
