Historical Events
Democratic Party Symbol
Donkey first used as symbol of Democratic Party, in Harper's Weekly
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Peter Koch, Danish captain and explorer (Greenland), born in Vestenskov, Denmark (d. 1928)
- Pierre S. du Pont, American businessman, born in Wilmington, Delaware (d. 1954)
About January 15, 1870
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
