Famous Birthdays
Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947)
American women's suffrage leader and founder (League of Women Voters), born in Ripon, Wisconsin
- Frederik Pijper, Dutch vicar and church historian (The Monasteries) (d. 1926)
1859 Highlights
About January 9, 1859
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
