Famous Deaths
- Hakuin Ekaku, Zen teacher (reformer of Rinzai school), dies in Japan
1769 Highlights
About January 18, 1769
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 253 years, 4 months and 6 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