Historical Events
- A landslide in Haverstraw, New York, caused by the excavation of clay along the Hudson River, kills 20 people.
Famous Birthdays
- Jan A.H.J.S. Bruins Slot, Dutch politician, resistance fighter, and underground newspaper co-founder and editor (Trouw (Faithful)), born in Drachten, Friesland. Netherlands (d. 1972) [1]
About January 8, 1906
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
