Famous Birthdays
- Florence Mills [Winfrey], American cabaret singer, dancer and comedian, known as 'the Queen of Happiness', born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1927)
- John Moores, British businessman, born in Lancashire, England (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Frans Baeckelmans, Flemish architect (Court of Justice), dies at 68
- Frederic Leighton, British painter and sculptor, President of the Royal Academy (1878-96), dies a day after being made a baron (shortest-lived peerage) at 65
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About January 25, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
