Famous Birthdays
- Hans von Bartels, German painter (d. 1913)
- James "Pud" Galvin, American Baseball HOF pitcher (MLB's first 300-game winner; no-hitters 1880, 84; Buffalo Bisons), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1902)
1856 Highlights
About December 25, 1856
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 165 years and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
