Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
John Dickinson is appointed a delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress
Famous Birthdays
Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869)
British lexicographer (Roget's Thesaurus) and inventor (slide rule, pocket chessboard), born in London
1779 Highlights
About January 18, 1779
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 244 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
