Historical Events
Headley Scores 157
Brilliant West Indian cricket batsman George Headley scores 157 of 176 on debut on the 4th day of the drawn 1st Test against England in Bridgetown, Barbados
Famous Birthdays
- Earl Hooker, American blues slide guitar player ("Blue Guitar"), born in Quitman County, Mississippi (d. 1970)
- Eddie Graham, American professional wrestler, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee (d. 1985)
- Michel Chapuis, French classical organist and pedagogue, born in Dole, France (d. 2017)
Famous Weddings
Estée Lauder
Businesswoman Estee Mentzer (23) weds businessman Joseph Lauter (later Lauder)
Died in 1930 1930 Highlights
About January 15, 1930
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
