Historical Events
- 7.9 earthquake shakes Fort Tejon, California
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Blake Fuller, American writer and dramatist (The Cliff-Dwellers, Under the Skylights), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1929)
1857 Highlights
About January 9, 1857
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
