Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Hugh Clough, English poet, friend of Matthew Arnold, born in Liverpool, England (d. 1861)
- George Foster Shepley, American Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Saco, Maine (d. 1878)
- Tom Hyer, American bare-knuckle boxer (American heavyweight champion 1841-51), born in Caernarvon Township, Pennsylvania (d. 1864)
About January 1, 1819
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
