Famous Birthdays
- Fritz Künzli, Swiss soccer striker (44 caps; FC Zürich, FC Winterthur, FC Lausanne-Sport), born in Glarus, Switzerland (d. 2019)
- Kathleen Noone [O'Meara], American actress (All My Children, Party of 5, Knots Landing), born in Hillsdale, New Jersey
- Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, Mexican drug lord (Guadalajara Cartel), born in Culiacán, Mexico
- Robby Krieger, American guitarist (The Doors - "Light My Fire"; "Hello, I Love You"), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
Dion Fortune (1890-1946)
British occultist and author (Psychic Self-Defence, The Mystical Qabalah), dies of leukemia at 55
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About January 8, 1946
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
