Famous Birthdays
- Irving Rapper, UK-US film director (d. 1999)
- Margaret Booth, American film editor (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Pelham Villiers, longest-serving MP in the British House of Commons (b. 1802)
Died in 1898 1898 Highlights
About January 16, 1898
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
