Historical Events
Daguerreotype Photographic Process
Louis Daguerre demonstrates his 'daguerreotype' photographic process to the French Academy of Science
- Thomas Henderson measures 1st stellar parallax (Alpha Centauri)
Famous Birthdays
- John Knowles Paine, American composer (Symphony No. 2 - In Spring), born in Portland, Maine (d. 1906)
About January 9, 1839
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
