Historical Events
- Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
Famous Birthdays
- John B. Watson, American psychologist who popularized the scientific theory of behaviorism, born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878)
King of Sardinia (1849-61) and Italy (1861-78), dies at 57
1878 Highlights
About January 9, 1878
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
