Famous Birthdays
- Constantin von Tischendorf, German biblical scholar (d. 1874)
- James Chesnut Jr, American politician and Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Camden, South Carolina (d. 1885)
- Richard Yates, American Governor of Illinois (1861-65) and Senator who supported the Union, born in Warsaw, Kentucky (d. 1873)
About January 18, 1815
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
