What Happened on January 7, 1898

Famous Birthdays

  • Al Bowlly, South African-British dance band vocalist ("Midnight, The Stars, And You"), and bandleader, born in Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique (now Maputo, Mozambique) (d. 1941)
  • Art Baker, American TV host (You Asked For It), born in New York City (d. 1966)
  • Gerónimo Baqueiro Foster, Mexican woodwind player, composer, and music teacher, born in Hopelchén, Campeche (d. 1967)
Born in 1898
1898 Highlights

About January 7, 1898

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn