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What Happened on January 2, 1818

Historical Events

Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

Lord Byron completes the long narrative poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage" (4th canto)

  • The British Institution of Civil Engineers is founded.

About January 2, 1818

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn