Famous Birthdays
- Jedediah Smith, American fur trader and explorer, born in Tioga County, New York (d. 1831)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick, Dutch Prince of Orange and general, second son of King William V, dies of a fever at 25
Died in 1799 1799 Highlights
About January 6, 1799
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 225 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
