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What Happened on January 9, 1868

Historical Events

  • Last convict ship the Hougoumont arrives in Fremantle, ending 80 years of penal transportation to Australia [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • S. P. L. Sørensen, Danish chemist (d. 1939)

About January 9, 1868

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Capricorn