Historical Events
- Denmark and the US sign a treaty under which Denmark will sell the Danish West Indies to the USA for $5 million, but the sale will be postponed until 1917
- Emily Hobhouse views the British administrated concentration camp at Bloemfontein for women and children
Famous Deaths
- Simon Hassler, German-American composer, dies at 68
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About January 24, 1901
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
