Famous Deaths
- Seth Thomas, American manufacturer and pioneer in the mass production of clocks, dies at 73
- William Cranch Bond, American astronomer (codiscovered Hyperion), dies at 69
1859 Highlights
About January 29, 1859
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 1 month and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
