Historical Events
Edison's Last Patent
Thomas Edison submits his last patent application for an electroplating component - just two days before his death
Famous Birthdays
- E. L. Doctorow, American author (Ragtime; Billy Bathgate), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2015)
- Graeme Hole, Australian cricket batsman (18 Tests, 6 x 50; NSW CA), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1990)
- P. J. Kavanagh [Patrick Joeseph], British poet, actor and journalist (The Perfect Stranger), born in Worthing, Sussex (d. 2015)
About January 6, 1931
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
