Famous Birthdays
Louis Braille
Louis Braille, French educator and inventor of a system of reading and writing for the blind, born in Coupvray, France (d. 1852)
Louis Braille
Famous Deaths
- Bartolomeo Giacometti, composer, dies at 67
1809 Highlights
About January 4, 1809
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 211 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn