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What Happened on January 21, 1840

Famous Birthdays

  • Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake, English physician and feminist who was one of the first female medical students at a British university, born in Hastings, England (d. 1912)

About January 21, 1840

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aquarius