Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich Lichtenstein, German zoologist, botanist and explorer who collected plants in Southern Africa, born in Hamburg, Germany (d. 1857)
Famous Deaths
- Francesco Antonio Vallotti, Italian organist and composer, dies at 82
Died in 1780 1780 Highlights
About January 10, 1780
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 244 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn