Historical Events
- US Supreme Court rules federal government power greater than any state
Famous Birthdays
- Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist, Dutch Governor-General of Dutch East Indies (1851-56), born in Deventer, Netherlands (d. 1887)
- Henry Walton Wessells, American Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Lietchfield, Connecticut (d. 1889)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Joseph Emmert, German composer, dies at 76
Died in 1809 1809 Highlights
About February 20, 1809
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
