Historical Events
- 1st US income tax (3% of incomes > $600, 5% of incomes > $10,000)
Famous Deaths
- Mikhail Ostrogradsky, Russian physicist & mathematician, dies at 60
1862 Highlights
About January 1, 1862
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 161 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
