Famous Birthdays
- Albert Cahen, French opera composer, born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1903)
- William Wallace Gilchrist, American composer, born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 1916)
About January 8, 1846
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
