Historical Events
Continental Drift Theory Presented
Geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener presents his controversial theory of continental drift in a lecture at the Geological Association (Geologischen Vereinigung) at the Senckenberg-Museum, Frankfurt
- New Mexico becomes 47th state of the Union
Famous Birthdays
Danny Thomas (1912-1991)
American actor, comedian and TV host (Danny Thomas Show), born in Deerfield, Michigan
- Jacques Cesar Ellul, French philosopher and sociologist, born in Bordeaux, France (d. 1994)
About January 6, 1912
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
