Famous Birthdays
- Jan 9 Johann Weichmann, German organist, and sacred and secular music composer (Sorgen-Lägerin), born in Wolgast, Pomerania (d. 1652)
- Jan 31 Georg Friedrich of Waldeck, Dutch-German prince and Field Marshall (commanded Dutch States Army and German forces), born in Arolsen, County of Waldeck (d. 1692)
Famous Deaths
- Jan 17 Diego Alvarez de Paz, Span missionary/writer (Peru), dies at about 59
