Famous Birthdays
- Marilyn Horne, American mezzo-soprano, born in Bradford, Pennsylvania
- Richard Wernick, American composer (1977 Pulitzer Prize: Visions of Terror and Wonder), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- William Vollie Alexander Jr., American politician (Rep-D-AR, 1969-93), born in Memphis, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Annie Patterson, Irish organist, composer, and musicologist, dies at 65
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights
About January 16, 1934
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
