Famous Birthdays
- "Gypsy" Rose Lee [Hovick], American burlesque actress (Gypsy), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 1970)
- Andrej Očenáš, Slovak composer, born in Selce, Austria-Hungary (d. 1995)
About January 8, 1911
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn