January 30, 1909 (Saturday)
- At the Eisstadion in Davos, Switzerland, Oscar Mathisen broke the record for the 1,000-meter speed skating event, set almost nine years earlier by Peder Østlund.
- President Roosevelt conferred with U.S. Mint Director Leach and gave his approval for the placement of the image of President Lincoln on an American coin. Sculptor Victor D. Brenner had submitted several designs, and it was believed that the half dollar would bear the design.
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