Famous Birthdays
- James Bennett Griffin, American archaeologist, born in Atchison, Kansas (d. 1997)
- Marie Paxton, British stage and screen actress (Ouanga; Kind Lady), born in London, England (d. 1992)
About January 12, 1905
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn