What Happened on January 10, 1901

Historical Events

  • Oil discovered at Spindletop, Beaumont, marking the start of the Texas oil boom (gusher age)

Famous Birthdays

  • Pauline Starke, American actress (Dante's Inferno; Dance Magic; Sun Up), born in Joplin, Missouri (d. 1977)
Born in 1901

Famous Deaths

  • Sir James Dickson, Premier of Queensland, Australian Minister for Defence (b. 1832)
1901 Highlights

About January 10, 1901

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn