Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Skinner, Canadian hockey coach, born in Selkirk, Canada (d. 2007)
- Walter Hendl, American conductor and composer, born in West New York, New Jersey (d. 2007)
About January 12, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
