Historical Events
1st Northwest Passage
HMS Investigator headed by Robert McClure leaves England, 1st expedition to make a Northwest passage (though some over ice)
Famous Deaths
- Adam Oehlenschläger, Danish poet (b. 1779)
Died in 1850 1850 Highlights
About January 20, 1850
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
