What Happened In January 1837 In History

Historical Events for January, 1837

• 26th » Michigan is admitted as the 26th U.S. state.

Famous Birthdays on January in 1837

• 2nd » Mily Balakirev, Russian pianist and composer (d. 1910)
• 7th » Thomas Henry Ismay, English businessman, founded the White Star Line e.g White Star Line Shipping Company (d. 1899)
• 12th » Adolf Jensen, German pianist and composer (d. 1879)

Famous Deaths for January 1837

• 20th » John Soane, English architect, designed the Bank of England (b. 1753)
• 23rd » John Field (composer) named John Field, Irish pianist and composer (b. 1782)

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