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What Happened on January 24, 1859

Historical Events

  • Political union of Moldavia and Wallachia; Alexandru Ioan Cuza is elected as ruler

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Alexandrovich Ilyinsky, Russian composer (The Fountain of Bakhchisaray), born in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia (d. 1920)

About January 24, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius