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What Happened on January 8, 1804

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Person of interestGeorge Childress

George Childress, American lawyer & statesman (author of Texas Declaration of Independence), born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 1841)

Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence George Childress
Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
George Childress

1804 Highlights

About January 8, 1804

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 217 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Capricorn



What Happened in 1804