Discover what happened on 2 January 1842 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Friedrich von Franquemont (French commander (1770-1842))
- Klemens Bąkiewicz (Polish priest)
- Sir Lionel Smith, 1st Baronet (British diplomat, colonial administrator, and soldier (1778-1842))
- George Hollis (English engraver)
- Friedrich von Franquemont (French commander (1770-1842))
- Klemens Bąkiewicz (Polish priest)
- Sir Lionel Smith, 1st Baronet (British diplomat, colonial administrator, and soldier (1778-1842))
- George Hollis (English engraver)
- Emmanuel de La Harpe ((1782-1842))
- Anastasiya Kokovinskaya
- Joachim Józef Wołłowicz
- John Claude (b.1779) (American soldier from a historically prominent Annapolis family)
- Sarah Martin (16 Nov 1765 – certain 2 Jan 1842)