Historical Events
- Edouardo de Filippo's stage drama "Questi Fantasmi!" premieres in Rome
Musical Finale
Frédéric Chopin (as adapted by Bronislaw Kaper) and John LaTouche's musical "Polonaise", based on the life of Polish-American patriot Tadeusz Kościuszko, closes at the Adelphi Theater, NYC, after 113 performances
- NFL champs Cleveland Rams owner Daniel Reeves announces plans to move team to Los Angeles, to avoid having to compete with the incoming AAFC Browns team
Famous Birthdays
- Cynthia Robinson, American musician (Sly & Family Stone - "Everyday People"), born in Sacramento, California (d. 2015)
- George Duke, American Grammy Award-winning jazz and funk keyboard player, and composer, born in San Rafael, California (d. 2013)
- Hazel Cosgrove, Scottish lawyer and judge (1st Woman to College of Justice), born in Glasgow, Scotland
About January 12, 1946
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
