Historical Events
- 1st US public bath opens in New York City
- National debt of Britain & Ireland is 765,126,582 pounds
- Netherlands begins issuing postage stamps
Famous Birthdays
- Eugène-Anatole Demarçay, French chemist (d. 1904)
About January 1, 1852
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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