Historical Events
- Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
Famous Birthdays
- John B. Watson, American psychologist who popularized the scientific theory of behaviorism, born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878)
King of Sardinia (1849-61) and Italy (1861-78), dies at 57
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About January 9, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
