Famous Birthdays
- Frank Zamboni, American businessman and inventor of the ice-resurfacing machine, born in Eureka, Utah (d. 1988) [1]
Fulgencio Batista (1901-1973)
Dictator and President of Cuba (1933-44, 1952-59), born in Banes, Cuba
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Böcklin, Swiss painter (b. 1827)
Hiram R. Revels (1827-1901)
American clergyman, politician,1st African American in Congress (US Senator from Mississippi, 1870-71), and college president (Alcorn, 1871-82), dies at 73
- Jules Barbier, French opera librettist (b. 1825)
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About January 16, 1901
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
