Historical Events
Event of Interest
Elizabeth Blackwell becomes 1st woman in the US to earn a medical degree
Elizabeth Blackwell
- US Patent granted for an envelope-making machine to Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson
1849 Highlights
About January 23, 1849
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 171 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
