What Happened in January 1755

Historical Events

Moscow University Founded

Jan 25 Moscow University is established by Elizabeth of Russia and founded by Mikhail Lomonosov on Tatiana Day

Famous Birthdays

  • Jan 7 Stephen Groombridge, English Astronomer (Catalogue of Circumpolar Stars), born in Goudhurst, Kent (d. 1832)

Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)

Jan 11 US Founding Father and 1st Secretary of the Treasury (1789-95), born in Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies


Famous Deaths

  • Jan 7 Gallus Zeiler, German composer, dies at 49
  • Jan 15 Azzolino Bernardino Della Ciaia, Italian organist, harpsichordist, composer (Six Sonatas for Harpsichord), and organ builder, dies at 83