Famous Birthdays
- Charles Peirce, American scientist and philosopher known as "the father of pragmatism", born in Cambridge, Massachusetts (d. 1914)
- Isaac Kauffman Funk, American publisher (Funk & Wagnalls), born in Clifton, Ohio (d. 1912)
Famous Deaths
- Pieter Fontijn, Dutch painter, dies at 66
Died in 1839 1839 Highlights
About September 10, 1839
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
