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Historical Event(s)
– Sir Isaac Isaacs is sworn in as the first Australian-born Governor-General of Australia.
– The Hawke’s Bay earthquake, New Zealand’s worst natural disaster, kills 258.
– New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Metal Sheep in Chinese astrology.
– The British Viceroy of India, Governor-General Edward Frederick Lindley Wood and Mohandas Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) sign an agreement envisaging the release of political prisoners and allowing salt to be freely used by the poorest members of the population.
– Ready for Labour and Defence of the USSR, abbreviated as GTO, is introduced in the Soviet Union.
– Gambling is legalized in Nevada.
– An earthquake destroys Managua, Nicaragua, killing 2,000.
– United Airlines begins service (as Boeing Air Transport).
– New York City experimental television station W2XAO (now known as WCBS) begins broadcasts.
– Start of “Die Voortrekkers” youth movement for Afrikaners in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Who Were Born On ?
– Frank Costigan, Australian lawyer (d. 2009)
– Tom Wilson, American record producer (d. 1978)
– Bob Anderson, British racing driver (d. 1967)
– Barbara Barrie, American actress
– Bill Virdon, American baseball player and manager
– Ismail Mahomed, South African and Namibian Chief Justice (d. 2000)
– Margaret Tyzack, British actress (d. 2011)
– Mike Parkes, British Formula One driver (d. 1977)
– Anita Ekberg, Swedish actress
– Scotty Moore, American guitarist