Historical Events
- Holland Brigade under Brigadier-General David Hendrik Chassé reaches Madrid (Napoleonic Wars)
Famous Birthdays
- John Pieter Heije, Dutch physician, writer and poet (Silver Fleet) (d. 1876)
About January 1, 1809
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
