Historical Events
- James Kelly and Jack Smith fight bareknuckle for 6h15m in Melbourne
Famous Deaths
- William Sprague III, American politician (U.S. Senator from Rhode Island 1842-44)), dies at 56
1856 Highlights
About October 19, 1856
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
