Famous Birthdays
- Jakob Jud, Swiss linguist and etymologist, born in Wängi, Switzerland (d. 1952)
- Milton Sills, American actor (The Sea Hawk), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1930)
About January 12, 1882
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn