Historical Events
- Daily newspaper comic strip "Superman" debuts
- The Irish Republican Army (IRA) begins a 14 month long bombing campaign in England
Famous Birthdays
- Ramon "Ray" Philips, Welsh rock singer (Nashville Teens - "Tobacco Road"), born in Tiger Bay, South Wales
About January 16, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
