Historical Events
- "All for Love" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 121 performances
- Chinatown telephone exchange in San Francisco is closed
Famous Birthdays
- James "J.P." Pennington, American country-pop singer and guitarist (Exile), born in Berea, Kentucky
- Mike Caldwell, American baseball player
- Steve Perry, American rock vocalist (Journey, 1977-87; 95-97 - "Don't Stop Believin'"; "Open Arms"), born in Hanford, California
- Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez, American drummer (E Street Band, 1972-74), born in Neptune, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Henry Slocum, American tennis player (US Nationals 1888-89), dies at 86
- William Thomas Walsh, American author (Isabella of Spain), dies at 57
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About January 22, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
