Historical Events
- Filibuster William Walker proclaims Republic of Sonora in NW Mexico
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas A. Watson, American inventor, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell in inventing the telephone, born in Salem, Massachusetts (d. 1934) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Judah Touro, American philanthropist (Mount Sinai Hospital in NY), dies at 78
Died in 1854 1854 Highlights
About January 18, 1854
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
