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What Happened on January 4, 1809

Famous Birthdays

Louis Braille (1809-1852)

French educator and inventor of a system of reading and writing for the blind, born in Coupvray, France

Famous Deaths

  • Bartolomeo Giacometti, composer, dies at 67
Died in 1809 1809 Highlights

About January 4, 1809

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn