What Happened on January 25, 1858

Historical Events

Wedding March

Felix Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" first played, at wedding of Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Victoria, to crown prince of Prussia

Famous Birthdays

  • Giuseppe Radiciotti, Italian musicologist and composer, born in Iesi, Papal States (d. 1931)
  • Kōkichi Mikimoto, Japanese inventor and entrepreneur (cultured pearls), born in Toba, Japan (d. 1954)

About January 25, 1858

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius