Famous Birthdays
- Hans Goldschmidt, German chemist (alumino-thermic process), born in Berlin, Prussia (d. 1923)
- Raymond Huntington Woodman, American organist, choirmaster (Brooklyn First Presbyterian Church, 1880–1941), and hymn composer, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1943)
Famous Deaths
- John Heathcoat, English inventor of lace-making machinery, dies at 77
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About January 18, 1861
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
