Famous Birthdays
- Harry Pace, American music label owner (Black Swan - 1st major label founded by a Black American), born in Covington, Georgia (d. 1943)
Famous Deaths
Gregor Mendel (1822-1884)
Austrian monk and geneticist (discoverer of laws of heredity), dies at 61
- Paul "the Great" Taglioni, Italian-Austrian ballet choreographer, dies at 75
1884 Highlights
About January 6, 1884
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
