Famous Birthdays
- Elmer Diktonius, Finnish poet, composer, and musicologist (Janne Kubrik; Stenkol), born in Helsinki, Finland (d. 1961)
- George Burns [Nathan Birnbaum], American actor, comedian and singer (Oh God; Burns and Allen), born in New York City (d. 1996)
- Isabel Withers, American actress (Possessed, Lady of Burlesque), born in Frankton, Indiana (d. 1968)
- Rolfe Sedan, American actor (Young Frankenstein, Ninotchka, George Burns Show), born in New York City (d. 1982)
Famous Deaths
- Graciano López Jaena, Filipino journalist (La Solidaridad), orator, social reformist, and national hero, dies of tuberculosis at 39
- Henry von Battenberg, German son-in-law of Queen Victoria, dies at 37
1896 Highlights
About January 20, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
