Famous Birthdays
- Whitaker Wright, English mining tycoon (d. 1904)
- Wilhelm Maybach, German industrialist and engine designer (the 1st Mercedes), born in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg (d. 1929)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Gally Knight, English writer of novels and on architecture, dies at 59
Died in 1846 1846 Highlights
About February 9, 1846
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
