Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Lees [Lysniansky], American composer (Kalmar Nyckel; Memorial Candles), born in Harbin, Manchuria, China (d. 2010)
Kim Dae-jung (1924-2009)
8th President of South Korea (1998-2003) and 2000 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, born in Hauido, South Korea
- Robert Starer, Austrian-born American composer, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2001)
- Ron Moody [Moodnick], British composer, singer and actor (The 12 Chairs; Oliver!), born in London, England (d. 2015)
About January 8, 1924
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
