Famous Birthdays
- Kay Francis [Katherine E Gibbs], American actress (False Madonna), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (d. 1968)
- Percy Humphrey, American jazz trumpet player and bandleader, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- George Thorn, Premier of Queensland (b. 1838)
1905 Highlights
About January 13, 1905
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn