January 19, 1809 – Poet and mystery/suspense writer Edgar Allen Poe is born in Boston, Massachusetts.
January 20, 1930 – American astronaut and the second person to walk on the moon, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, is born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He remains actively involved in space-related discussions and events including advocating for a mission to Mars.
21, 1940 – Golf legend Jack Nicklaus (the Golden Bear) is born in Columbus, Ohio. He holds a record 18 major titles and 73 PGA Tour titles.
January 25, 1783 – William Colgate, founder of the present-day Colgate-Palmolive Company, is born in Hollingbourne, Kent, England. His family emigrates to the U.S when he is 15 and he becomes an apprentice learning the soap trade.