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What Happened on January 1, 1859

Famous Birthdays

  • Michael J. Owens, American glassmaker and inventor (glass bottle-making machine), born in Mason County, West Virginia (d. 1923) [1]

About January 1, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 165 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn