Historical Events
Income Tax
British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduces income tax to raise funds for the war against Napoleon
Famous Deaths
- Maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian scientist (b. 1718)
1799 Highlights
About January 9, 1799
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
