Famous Birthdays
- Giuseppe Martucci, Italian composer, born in Capua, Italy (d. 1909)
Famous Deaths
- Nicolas-Charles Bochsa, French harpist and composer, dies at 66
1856 Highlights
About January 6, 1856
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 166 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
