What Happened on January 25, 1858

Historical Events

Music Premiere

Felix Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" first played, at wedding of Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Victoria, to crown prince of Prussia

Famous Birthdays

  • Giuseppe Radiciotti, Italian musicologist and composer, born in Iesi, Italy (d. 1931)
  • Kōkichi Mikimoto, Japanese inventor and entrepreneur (cultured pearls), born in Toba, Japan (d. 1954)
Born in 1858
1858 Highlights

About January 25, 1858

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius