Historical Events
- Virginia becomes 8th state readmitted to US after Civil War
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Collins, American Baseball HOF 3rd baseman (World Series 1903 Boston Americans; NL HR leader 1898 Boston Beaneaters) and manager (Boston Americans 1901–06), born in Niagara Falls, NY (d. 1943)
- Wilhelm Normann, German chemist (hydrogenated liquid fat creating trans fat), born in Petershagen Germany (d. 1939)
- Willie Simms, American jockey (US Champion Jockey by wins 1893, 94; Kentucky Derby 1896, 98; Preakness Stakes 1898; Belmont Stakes 1893, 94), born in Augusta, Georgia (d. 1927)
1870 Highlights
About January 16, 1870
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
