Historical Events
- Annual drafting of baseball players from minor leagues to be done in inverse order of the final standings, agreed to
Famous Birthdays
- James Farmer, American civil rights leader, born in Marshall, Texas (d. 1999)
- Mac Speedie, American Pro Football HOF end (AAFC C'ship 1946-1949; NFL C'ship 1950; 6 × First-Team All-Pro; Pro Bowl 1950, 52; Cleveland Browns), born in Odell, Illinois (d. 1993)
- Prof Jerzy Zubrzycki, Polish-born Australian sociologist, born in Kraków, Poland (d. 2009)
About January 12, 1920
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
