Famous Birthdays
- Carl Gustav Hempel, German writer and philosopher, born in Oranienburg, Germany (d. 1997)
- Giacinto Scelsi, Italian composer and surrealist poet, born in La Spezia, Italy (d. 1988)
About January 8, 1905
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
