Historical Events
Britain Changes its Postage
After 63 years Britain stops sale of Queen Victoria postage stamps series & begins King Edward VII series
Famous Birthdays
- Hans-Erich Apostel, Austrian composer (Sonata Ritmica), born in Karlsruhe, Germany (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland (1837-1901), dies at 81
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About January 22, 1901
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
