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What Happened on January 2, 1842

Historical Events

  • 1st US wire suspension bridge for general traffic opens in Penn

Famous Birthdays

  • Amy Gaston Bonet-Maury, French reformed theologist, born in Paris (d. 1919)

About January 2, 1842

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 182 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn