Births on January 25

Martín de Álzaga (racing driver)

Born on January 25, 1901

Martín de Álzaga, Argentinian race car driver and pilot (d. 1982)

Martín 'Macoco' de Álzaga (25 January 1901 – 15 November 1982) was an Argentine racecar driver.

He was briefly married to model/actress Kay Williams who would eventually marry and widow actor Clark Gable.He died in Buenos Aires and is buried at the La Recoleta Cemetery.

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Events on 1901

1 Jan

Federation of Australia
The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia; Edmund Barton is appointed the first Prime Minister.
15 Feb

Alianza Lima
The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
25 Feb

U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
14 Sep

Assassination of William McKinley
U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
12 Oct

White House
President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.

Births on January 25

Martín de Álzaga (racing driver)

Born on January 25, 1901

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Events on 1901

Federation of Australia

Alianza Lima

U.S. Steel

Assassination of William McKinley

White House