Famous Birthdays
- Franz Salmhofer, Austrian conductor (Vienna State Opera, 1945-54), and composer (mostly of ballet and opera), born in Vienna (d. 1975)
- Juan Tizol, Puerto Rican jazz trombonist (Duke Ellington), and composer ("Caravan"; "Perdido"), born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
David Edward Hughes (1831-1900)
British-American inventor (microphone, teleprinter), dies at 68
1900 Highlights
About January 22, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
