Historical Events
- The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the United Kingdom renounces its claims to the Samoan islands
- The US gains control over Tutuila in Samoa and several smaller Pacific islands
Famous Birthdays
- Edith Frank, mother of Holocaust diarist Anne Frank, born in Aachen, Germany (d. 1945)
About January 16, 1900
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
