Kari Jalonen

Finnish ice hockey player and coach.

Born January 6th, 1960 (age 66 years) in Oulu.

Xaver Scharwenka

German pianist, composer and teacher (1850-1924).

Born January 6th, 1850 in Szamotuły. ^[ref]

Died December 8th, 1924 at 74 years old in Berlin. ^[ref]

Wright Morris

American photographer and novelist (1910-1998).

Born January 6th, 1910 in Central City.

Died April 25th, 1998 at 88 years old in Mill Valley.

David Tracy

American theologian.

Born January 6th, 1939 in Yonkers.

Died April 29th, 2025 at 86 years old in Chicago. ^[ref]

Stewart Imlach

Scottish footballer (1932-2001).

Born January 6th, 1932 in Lossiemouth.

Died October 7th, 2001 at 69 years old in England.

Benedict Wallet Vilakazi

South african zulu poet, novelist, and educator (1906–1947).

Born January 6th, 1906 in KwaDukuza.

Died October 26th, 1947 at 41 years old in Johannesburg (meningitis).

Mihael Mikić

Croatian association football player.

Born January 6th, 1980 (age 46 years) in Zagreb.

Kenneth Pitzer

American chemist (1914–1997).

Born January 6th, 1914 in Pomona.

Died December 26th, 1997 at 83 years old in Berkeley.

Dorothy Appleby

American actress (1906-1990).

Born January 6th, 1906 in Portland.

Died August 9th, 1990 at 84 years old in Long Island.

Stuart A. Rice

American physical chemist.

Born January 6th, 1932 in New York City.

Died December 22nd, 2024 at 92 years old in Chicago. ^[ref]