Historical Events
Lenin, Trotsky Compete after Lenin's Death
Mikhail Frunze replaces Leon Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Military and Native Affairs (Minister of Defence) as Trotsky and Joseph Stalin battle for power in the aftermath of Vladimir Lenin's death
Fascist Cabinet Forms
Mussolini forms a cabinet composed entirely of Fascists in Italy
Nurmi's Indoor Record
Paavo Nurmi, sets indoor record, 4:13.6 mile & 14:44.6 5,000m
Famous Birthdays
- John Z. DeLorean, American automaker (DeLorean), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2005)
About January 6, 1925
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
