Historical Events
- Jan 1 First traveler's cheques go on sale in London, can be used in 90 European cities
"The Fair of Venice"
Jan 29 "La Fiera di Venezia (The Fair of Venice)", a commedia per musica by Antonio Salieri first performed at Carnival in Venice
Famous Birthdays
Famous Weddings
Thomas Jefferson
Jan 1 US founding father Thomas Jefferson (30) marries Martha Wayles Skelton (23)
Famous Deaths
- Jan 14 Princess Mary of Great Britain, dies at 48
Baseball Players
Basketball Stars
Boxers
Footballers
NFL Stars
Tennis Champions