Historical Events
- China cedes Hong Kong to the British during the First Opium War
Famous Deaths
- Jørgen Jørgensen, Danish explorer and adventurer (attempted to rule Iceland), dies at 60
Died in 1841 1841 Highlights
About January 20, 1841
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
