Historical Events
- Florida troops seize Federal arsenal at Apalachicola
- NYC mayor proposes NY become a free city, trading with North and South
Famous Birthdays
- George Exton Lloyd, Anglican bishop and theologian, born in London, United Kingdom (d. 1940)
- Victor Horta, Belgium architect, founder of Art Nouveau movement (Hôtel Tassel), born in Ghent, Belgium (d. 1947)
About January 6, 1861
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
