Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Guggenheim, American mining magnate and philanthropist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1930)
Famous Deaths
Amedeo Avogadro
Amedeo Avogadro, Italian scientist who contributed to molecular theory, including what is known as Avogadro's law (6.022 x 10 ^ 23), dies at 79
Amedeo Avogadro
- James Strang, Mormon splinter group leader (b. 1813)
1856 Highlights
About July 9, 1856
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
