What Happened on January 14, 1935

Historical Events

Crawford Defeats Perry

Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Home favourite Jack Crawford wins his 4th Australian title; beats Fred Perry of England 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4

  • Australian Championships Women's Tennis, Melbourne: In an all-British final Dorothy Round Little defeats Nancy Lyle 1-6, 6-1, 6-3
  • Iraq-Mediterranean oil pipeline goes into use

Famous Birthdays

  • Lucille Wheeler, Canadian alpine skier, born in Mont-Tremblant, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • Heinrich Schenker, Austrian musicologist (Urlinie) know for his Schenkerian analysis of music, dies at 66
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights

About January 14, 1935

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn