Historical Events
- Columbus World's fair in Chicago destroyed by fire
Famous Birthdays
- St Maximilian Kolbe, Polish martyr (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- Pierre-Joseph van Beneden, Belgian paleontologist (life cycle of tapeworms), dies at 84
Died in 1894 1894 Highlights
About January 8, 1894
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn