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What Happened on January 8, 1871

Famous Birthdays

  • James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon, Irish unionist politician and the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (1921-1940), born in Belfast, Ireland (d. 1940)

About January 8, 1871

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn