Historical Events
- German colony of Cameroon surrenders to Britain & France
- Manitoba women are the first in Canada to win the right to vote and to hold provincial office [1]
- Opera "Goyescas" premieres in New York City
Brandeis to Supreme Court
US President Woodrow Wilson nominates Louis Brandeis for the Supreme Court of the United States
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Crossley-Holland, British composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator (UCLA, 1969-83), born in London, England (d. 2001)
About January 28, 1916
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
