Historical Events
- Prussian government limits work week for children to 51 hours
Famous Birthdays
- Felix Huston Robertson, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas (d. 1928)
- Phoebe Knapp, American hymn writer and organist, born in NYC, New York (d. 1908)
1839 Highlights
About March 9, 1839
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
