Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Knox, Canadian actor and author (Gorky Park, 2 of a Kind), born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada (d. 1995)
- Paul Nitze, American government official (d. 2004)
- Phillip Vellacott, English classical scholar (Penguin Books classical translations) (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Shaw, English cricket medium/spin bowler (7 Tests; bowled first ball in Test cricket; first to take 5 wickets in a Test innings; Nottinghamshire CCC, MCC), dies at 64
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights
About January 16, 1907
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
