Historical Events
- New Zealand Company settlers arrive aboard the Aurora at Te Whanganui a Tara, which becomes Port Nicholson, Wellington
Famous Birthdays
- Ernest Roland Wilberforce, English bishop (d. 1907)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, German anthropologist (b. 1752)
Died in 1840 1840 Highlights
About January 22, 1840
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
