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What Happened on January 20, 1870

Historical Events

  • "City of Boston" vanishes at sea with all 177 aboard

Revels Elected Senator

Hiram R. Revels elected to fill unexpired term of Albert Brown as US Senator from Mississippi

Famous Birthdays

  • Guillaume Lekeu, Belgian composer (Épithalame), born in Heusy, Belguim (d. 1894)

About January 20, 1870

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius