- Jan 1 Albert Griffiths ("Young Griffo"), Australian boxer (World Featherweight champion 1890-92), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1927)
- Jan 9 Charles Kortright, English cricketer described at the time of his death as "probably the fastest bowler in the history of the game", born in Fryerning, Essex, England (d. 1952)
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