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What Happened on January 14, 1861

Famous Birthdays

  • Mehmed VI Vahideddin, Last sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1918-22), born at Dolmabahçe Palace, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (d. 1926)
  • Wilhelm von Polenz, German writer (Der Pfarrer von Breitendorf), born in Cunewalde, Germany (d. 1903)

About January 14, 1861

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn