Historical Events
- Black and Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die
Famous Birthdays
- Christine Belford, American actress (Banacek, Empire, 90210), born in Amityville, New York
- Lamar Williams, American musician (The Allman Brothers Band), born in Gulfport, Mississippi (d. 1983)
- Lawrence Kasdan, American screenwriter and director (Accidental Tourist), born in Miami, Florida
- Mary Robison, American writer (Why Did I Ever), born in Washington, D.C.
- Maurice T. "Maury" Muehleisen, American musician and songwriter (Jim Croce), born in Trenton, New Jersey (d. 1973)
- Paul Chubb, Australian actor, born in Arncliffe, Australia (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- Joaquín Turina, Spanish pianist and composer (Rima), dies at 66
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About January 14, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
