Historical Events
- "City of Boston" vanishes at sea with all 177 aboard
Election of Interest
Hiram R. Revels elected to fill unexpired term of Albert Brown as US Senator from Mississippi
Famous Birthdays
- Guillaume Lekeu, Belgian composer (Épithalame), born in Heusy, Belguim (d. 1894)
About January 20, 1870
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
