Historical Events
- First subway tunnel connecting Manhattan with Brooklyn under the East River opens in New York City [1]
Famous Birthdays
- "Fearless" Nadia [Mary Ann Evans], Australian stuntwoman and actress (Hunterwali), born in Perth, Western Australia (d. 1996)
- William Hartnell, English actor (first Doctor in Doctor Who, Jackpot), born in London (d. 1975)
About January 8, 1908
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn