Famous Birthdays
- Bob McLeod, Australian cricket medium pace bowler (6 Tests, 12 wickets, BB 5/53; Victoria), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 1907)
- Gustav Meyrink, Austrian writer (The Golem), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1932)
About January 19, 1868
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn