January 22nd (1879) was a Wednesday. It's the 21st day of the year (22nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 344 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 22nd January, 1879
» Anglo-Zulu War: Battle of Isandlwana Zulu people named Zulu troops decisively defeat British troops.
Famous Birthdays on January 22 in 1879
» Francis Picabia, French painter and poet (d. 1953)