Historical Events
First Photograph of a Person
Daguerreotype photo process announced at French Academy of Science
- Thomas Henderson measures 1st stellar parallax (Alpha Centauri)
Famous Birthdays
- John Knowles Paine, American composer (Symphony No. 2 - In Spring), born in Portland, Maine (d. 1906)
1839 Highlights
About January 9, 1839
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
