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What Happened on January 4, 1821

Famous Birthdays

  • John James Peck, American Major General (Union Army), born in Manlius, New York (d. 1878)

Famous Deaths

Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)

1st American Catholic saint (canonized 1975), dies in Maryland at 46

Died in 1821 1821 Highlights

About January 4, 1821

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 203 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn