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What Happened on January 22, 1861

Famous Birthdays

  • Karel Stecker, Czech organist, pedagogue, and composer of organ and sacred music, born on Kosmanos, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (d. 1918)

Famous Deaths

  • Giovanni Battista Velluti, Italian castrato singer 'the last great castrato', dies at 80
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights

About January 22, 1861

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius