Famous Birthdays
- Edmond Vandercammen, French-Belgian painter and poet (Grand Combat), born in Ohain, Belgium (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- John Barry, Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, dies during the Second Boer War at 27
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About January 8, 1901
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
