Historical Events
- Presbyterian minister John Miller Dickey and his wife, Sarah Emlen Cresson, found Ashmun Institute, a Black college (later Lincoln University),in Hinsonville, Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
- James George Frazer, Scottish anthropologist and folklorist (The Golden Bough), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 1941)
1854 Highlights
About January 1, 1854
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
