When U.S. Paid Off National Debt?

On January 8, 1835

The US wasn’t in debt on this day.

This was the first and only time that the United States of America had no National debt. It lasted exactly one year.

This Day in History - January 8

1816

Mathematician Sophie Germain became the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Paris Academy of Sizes Prize for her theory of surface vibrations.

1918

The state of Mississippi became the first to accept the prohibition of alcohol.

1656

The world's oldest newspaper, Haarlem, published its first paper in the Netherlands.

2013

Twenty One Pilots released their third studio album called 'Vessel.'

1493

Christopher Columbus sighted manatees for the first time ever.

What Happened on Jan 8?

What Happened in 1835?