Historical Events
- 1st time Dow Jones closes above 100 (100.26)
- Football rules committee legalizes forward pass
Liberal Landslide
Henry Campbell-Bannerman's cabinet (which included H. H. Asquith, David Lloyd George, and Winston Churchill) embarks on sweeping social reforms after a Liberal landslide in the British general election
Famous Birthdays
- (Woodward) "Tex" Ritter, American country singer (5 Star Jubilee, "Wayward Wind"), born in Murvaul, Texas (d. 1974)
About January 12, 1906
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
