Famous Birthdays
- Menachem Avidom, Israeli composer, born in Stanislaviv, Austria-Hungary (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- George Dixon, Canadian boxer (World Bantamweight title, 1892; World Featherweight champion, 1891-97 & 1898-1901; 1st Black athlete to win a World C'ship in any sport), dies of liver failure at 37
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights
About January 6, 1908
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
