Historical Events
- US mint at Carson City, Nevada begins issuing coins
Famous Birthdays
- Miguel Primo de Rivera, Spanish dictator (1923-30), born in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (d. 1930)
1870 Highlights
About January 8, 1870
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
