Historical Events
- 1st US wire suspension bridge for general traffic opens in Penn
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Gaston Bonet-Maury, French reformed theologist, born in Paris (d. 1919)
1842 Highlights
About January 2, 1842
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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