Famous Birthdays
- Gottfried von Einem, Austrian composer (Dantons Tod), born in Bern, Switzerland (d. 1996)
- John McLiam [Williams], Canadian actor (First Blood, Sleeper, Men From Shiloh), born in Alberta, Canada (d. 1994)
- Oral Roberts, American Televangelist, founder Oral Roberts College, born in Pontotoc County Oklahoma (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- George Arthur Crump, American golf course architect (Founder Pine Valley Golf Club), dies from possible suicide at 46
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About January 24, 1918
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
