Famous Deaths
- Seth Thomas, American manufacturer and pioneer in the mass production of clocks, dies at 73
- William Cranch Bond, American astronomer (codiscovered Hyperion), dies at 69
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights
About January 29, 1859
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
