Historical Events
- China cedes Hong Kong to the British during the 1st Opium War
Famous Deaths
- Jørgen Jørgensen, Danish explorer and adventurer (attempted to rule Iceland), dies at 60
1841 Highlights
About January 20, 1841
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius