Historical Events
- Pinnacles National Monument, California established
Famous Birthdays
Ethel Merman (1908-1984)
American Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen singer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), and actress (It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World), born in Astoria, New York City
- Günther Prien, German World War II submarine captain (U-47 - responsible for sinking at least 30 Allied vessels), born in Osterfeld, Germany (d. 1941)
- Ralph Cooper, American master-of-ceremonies (creator of Amateur Night at the Apollo), actor, dancer, and choreographer, born in Harlem, New York City (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Lydia Moss Bradley, American bank president, philanthropist, and college founder (Bradley Polytechnic Institute), dies at 91
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights
About January 16, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
