Historical Events
- Anthracite coal 1st used to smelt iron, Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Joseph A. Koch, Austrian painter, cartoonist, etcher and illustrator, dies at 70
Died in 1839 1839 Highlights
About January 12, 1839
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
