Historical Events
- 1st commercial bank in San Francisco established
- People's uprising in Palermo, Sicily
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Frederica of Hanover (d. 1926)
Famous Deaths
- Caroline Herschel, German-born pioneering female astronomer (comet 35P/Herschel-Rigolle), dies at 97
1848 Highlights
About January 9, 1848
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
