Famous Birthdays
- John Selden Roane, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), (d. 1867)
- Sir Theophilus Shepstone, South African statesman, born in England, United Kingdom (d. 1893)
About January 8, 1817
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 207 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
