Historical Events
- Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
Famous Birthdays
- John Broadus Watson, Travelers Rest South Carolina, American Psychologist (behaviorism approach)
Famous Deaths
Victor Emmanuel II
Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia (1849-61) and Italy (1861-78), dies at 57
Victor Emmanuel II
1878 Highlights
About January 9, 1878
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
