Famous Birthdays
- Boris Semyonovich Shekhter, Russian composer, born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1961)
- Colin Clive, British actor (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Mad Love), born in St Malo, France (d. 1937)
- Doris Deane [Dibble], American silent film actress (Stupid, But Brave), born in Wisconsin (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- John Ruskin, English writer (Dearest Mama Talbot), dies of flu at 81
- R. D. Blackmore, English novelist (Norie, Lorna Doone), dies at 74
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About January 20, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
