Historical Events
- Chiefs, representatives of people's and church organizations, and other prominent individuals form the African National Congress and declare its aim to bring all Africans together as one people to defend their rights and freedoms
Famous Birthdays
José Ferrer (1912-1992)
Puerto Rican actor and director (Blood Tide, Dune), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Rudolf George Escher, Dutch composer (True Face of Peace), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1980)
About January 8, 1912
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
