What Happened on January 12, 1909

Famous Birthdays

  • Mauritz Hugo, Swedish actor (Atomic Blonde, Death Valley Gunfighter), born in Ostergotland, Sweden (d. 1974)

Famous Deaths

  • Hermann Minkowski, German mathematician (work on relativity - Minkowski spacetime), dies of appendicitis at 44
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights

About January 12, 1909

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn