Famous Birthdays
- Peter C Asbjornsen, Norwegian fairy tale writer, born in Oslo, Norway (d. 1885)
Famous Deaths
- Johannes Herbst, German composer, dies at 76
Died in 1812 1812 Highlights
About January 15, 1812
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 212 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn