Historical Events
Event of Interest
Henry Knox arrives at Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the artillery that he has transported from Fort Ticonderoga
Famous Birthdays
- Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, German Romantic writer, judge and composer (Undine), born in Königsberg, Prussia (d. 1822)
1776 Highlights
About January 24, 1776
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
