Famous Birthdays
- Anson Jones, 5th and last President of Texas, born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (d. 1858)
Famous Deaths
- Christian Cannabich, German composer and royal chaplain master, dies at 66
1798 Highlights
About January 20, 1798
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 224 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius