Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

January 8, 1885
Birth of A.J. Muste (1885-1967), American socialist and pacifist. Further Reading: A.J. Muste Biographical Background Noam Chomsky: The Revolutionary Pacifism of A.J. Muste (in American Power and the New Mandarins). Related Topics: Pacifism
January 8, 1902
Birth of Carl Rogers (1902-1987), American psychologist, advocate for a humanistic person-centered approach to therapy and learning. Further Reading: Carl Rogers: Client-Centered Therapy Related Topics: Psychology – Psychotherapy – Therapy
January 8, 1912
Founding of the South African Native National Congress (renamed the African National Congress in 1923) in Bloemfontein to fight for the rights of the black South African population. Related Topics: South Africa