Historical Events
Frankenstein Published
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" is published anonymously by the small London publishing house of Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones
- Official reopening of the White House
Famous Deaths
- Fedele Fenaroli, Italian composer, dies at 87
About January 1, 1818
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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