Historical Events
- The Commonwealth of Australia is formed when the British (Imperial) Parliament Act, the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900, comes into effect
Famous Birthdays
- Century Milstead, American College Football Hall of Fame tackle (Yale; NFL C'ship 1927, NY Giants), born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (d. 1963)
Famous Deaths
- Ignatius Donnelly, American politician, writer, and amateur scientist. dies at 69
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About January 1, 1901
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
