Historical Events
- Gen J van Swieten conquers Kraton Atjeh, after thousands die
Music Premiere
Modest Mussorgsky's opera "Boris Godunov" premieres in St Petersburg, Russia
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Schomburg (Arturo Alfonso), Puerto Rican archivist of African American history and culture, born in Santurce, Puerto Rico (d. 1938)
Famous Deaths
- Adam Black, Scottish politician and publisher (A & C Black), dies at 89
About January 24, 1874
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
