Famous Birthdays
- Redvers Buller, English general and recipient of the Victoria Cross, born in Crediton, Devon (d. 1908)
Famous Deaths
- Jan August Vitasek, Bohemian composer working in Prague, dies at 69
1839 Highlights
About December 7, 1839
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
