Historical Events
- Britain proclaims Gilbert & Ellice Islands as a colony in Pacific
- Max Immelmann and Oswald Boelcke receive the Pour le Merite, the German Empire's highest military award, for achieving eight aerial victories each over Allied aircraft
Famous Birthdays
- House Peters Jr., American actor (King of the Rocket Man), born in New Rochelle, New York (d. 2008)
- Jay McShann, American jazz pianist and bandleader, born in Muskogee, Oklahoma (d. 2006)
P. W. Botha (1916-2006)
South African politician (President of South Africa, 1984-89; Prime Minister, 1977-84), born in Paul Roux, Orange Free State Province, South Africa
- William Pleeth, British cellist and teacher (of Jacqueline du Pré), born in London, England (d. 1999)
About January 12, 1916
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
