Historical Events
- Natal forms as a British colony separate from Cape Colony
Famous Birthdays
- Owen Dunell, South African cricket batsman (South Africa's 1st Test captain; 2 Tests), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (d. 1929)
Famous Deaths
- Margaretha Jacoba de Neufville, Dutch author (The Kidnap), dies at 81
1856 Highlights
About July 15, 1856
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 167 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
