Historical Events
- Dutch speed skater Coen de King skates a world record 32,370m in one hour
Famous Birthdays
- Frans Hin, Dutch yachtsman (Olympic gold 12' Dinghy 1920; aged 14 years 163 days), born in Haarlem, Netherlands (d. 1968)
- Joe Primeau, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1931–32; Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (Stanley Cup 1950-51 Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Lindsay, Ontario (d. 1989)
Famous Deaths
- Christian IX, King of Denmark (1893-1906), dies at 87
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About January 29, 1906
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
