Famous Birthdays
- James A. Herne, American playwright (Hearts of Oak; Margaret Fleming), born in Troy, New York (d. 1901)
Famous Deaths
- Giuseppe Valadier, Italian architect & archaeologist, dies at 76
1839 Highlights
About February 1, 1839
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
