Historical Events
Beatty Rear-admiral
British naval officer David Beatty is promoted to rear-admiral
- England cricket underhand bowler George Simpson-Hayward takes 6-43 on debut with underarm lobs in 1st Test against South Africa in Johannesburg; SA wins by 19 runs
Famous Birthdays
- Russ Bender, American actor and writer (Amazing Colossal Man; Space Monster; It Conquered the World), born in New York City (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Harriet Powers, African-American slave & quilt maker (Bible Quilt 1886), dies at 72
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights
About January 1, 1910
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
