Famous Deaths
- Werner Fabricius, German composer, dies at 45
1679 Highlights
About January 9, 1679
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 343 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake