Historical Events
- British Association expedition to Antarctica ships Erebus and Terror set sail from England, to attempt to locate magnetic South Pole
Famous Birthdays
- Frances Willard, American educator and founder (Woman's Christian Temperance Union), born in Churchville, New York (d. 1898)
1839 Highlights
About September 28, 1839
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
