Historical Events
The 42nd Parallel
1st date in John dos Passos' USA trilogy (The 42nd Parallel)
- British protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria are established
- Compulsory education in Netherlands goes into effect
Famous Birthdays
- Chiune Sugihara, Japanese diplomat (Vice-consul for the Japanese Empire in Lithuania, 1939-41), who issued thousands of travel visas to imperiled Jews, born in Kozuchi Town, Empire of Japan (d. 1986)
- Hubert van Doorne, Dutch auto manufacturer (DAF Trucks), born in America, Dutch Limburg, Netherlands (d. 1979)
- Xavier Cugat, Spanish American bandleader (married Abbe Lane, and Charo), born in Girona, Catalonia (d. 1990)
About January 1, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
