Historical Events
- 2nd NFL Pro Bowl, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: National Conference beats American Conference, 30-13; MVP: Dan Towler, LA Rams, FB
- University of Tennessee admits its 1st black student, Gene Mitchell Gray, as a graduate student in chemistry
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Faulkner, American motivational speaker and author, born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
- Ricky Van Shelton, American country singer ("Wild-Eyed Dream"), born in Danville, Virginia
- Walter Mosley, American novelist, born in Los Angeles, California
About January 12, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
