Famous Birthdays
- Stefano Pavesi, Italian opera composer (Ser Marcantonio), born in Casaletto Vaprio, Duchy of Milan (d. 1850)
Famous Deaths
- Claudius Smith, American Revolutionary War loyalist (b. 1736)
- Jeremiah Dixon, English surveyor and astronomer, dies at 45
Died in 1779 1779 Highlights
About January 22, 1779
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
