Historical Events
Music History
Gioachino Rossini's cantata "Stabat Mater" premieres in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Lindegren, Swedish composer, musician and teacher, born in Ullared, Sweden (d. 1908)
1842 Highlights
About January 7, 1842
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot