David Wechsler

American psychologist and academic (1896–1981).

Born January 12th, 1896 in Iași County.

Died May 2nd, 1981 at 85 years old in New York City.

Bob Hewitt

South african convicted rapist and professional tennis player.

Born January 12th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Dubbo.

Niklas Kronwall

Swedish ice hockey player.

Born January 12th, 1981 (age 45 years) in Järfälla församling.

Ferenc Molnár

Hungarian-born dramatist and novelist (1878-1952).

Born January 12th, 1878 in Budapest.

Died April 2nd, 1952 at 74 years old in New York City (cancer).

Charyl Chappuis

Swiss footballer.

Born January 12th, 1992 (age 34 years) in Kloten.

Harry Benjamin

German/american endocrinologist and sexologist.

Born January 12th, 1885 in Berlin.

Died August 24th, 1986 at 101 years old in New York City.

Eugenio Montale

Italian poet (1896-1981).

Born January 12th, 1896 in Genoa.

Died September 12th, 1981 at 85 years old in Milan.

Mohamed El Shorbagy

Egyptian squash player.

Born January 12th, 1991 (age 35 years) in Alexandria.

Bill Reid

Canadian sculptor, jeweler, painter (1920–1998).

Born January 12th, 1920 in Victoria. ^[ref]

Died March 13th, 1998 at 78 years old in Vancouver (Parkinson's disease). ^[ref]

Liliana Cavani

Italian film director and screenwriter.

Born January 12th, 1933 (age 93 years).