Famous Birthdays
A. J. Foyt (89 years old)
American auto racer (Indianapolis 500, 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977; 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1967; Daytona 500, 1972; 24 Hours of Daytona, 1983, 1985; 12 Hours of Sebring 1985), born in Houston, Texas
- Udo Lattek, German football striker (VfL Osnabrück) and coach (Bayern Munich, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona), born in Boże, Poland (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Ma Barker, American criminal (b. 1871)
- Richard Wetz, German composer (Requiem, Op. 50 in B minor), dies of lung cancer at 59
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights
About January 16, 1935
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
