What Happened on June 9, 1791

Famous Birthdays

  • John Howard Payne, American actor, playwright (Fair Warning), author and creator of the hit song "Home! Sweet Home!", born in New York City (d. 1852)
  • Thomas L. Jennings, American tailor and inventor (dry-cleaning), abolitionist, and desegregationist, born in New York City (d. 1856) [birth date is uncertain, but taken from burial record; many sources cite default of Jan. 1] [1]

About June 9, 1791

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 232 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini