Historical Events
- Patent for reducing zinc ore granted to Samuel Wetherill, Penn
Famous Birthdays
- Hugh Mahon, Irish-born Australian politician, born in Killurin, Republic of Ireland (d. 1931)
- William E. Russell, 37th Governor of Massachusetts, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts (d. 1896)
1857 Highlights
About January 6, 1857
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
