Famous Birthdays
- Namık Kemal, Turkish poet and author (Fatherland-1872), born in Tekirdağ, Ottoman Empire (d. 1888)
Famous Deaths
- Emperor Kōkaku of Japan (1780-1817), dies at 69
1840 Highlights
About December 11, 1840
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
