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What Happened on January 5, 1846

Historical Events

  • The United States House of Representatives votes to stop sharing the Oregon Territory with the United Kingdom

Famous Birthdays

  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken, German idealist philosopher (Nobel 1908), born in Aurich, Germany (d. 1926)

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Thomas Agate, American artist, dies at 33
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About January 5, 1846

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn