Historical Events
- Congress prohibits dueling in District of Columbia
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Waugh, English clergyman and social reformer who founded the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, born in Settle, North Yorkshire, England (d. 1908)
1839 Highlights
About February 20, 1839
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
