Famous Deaths
- Henry Darcy, French hydraulic engineer (Darcy's Law), dies at 54
- Rachel Félix, Swiss-born French singer and actress in tragedies (mistress of Napoleon III), dies of tuberculosis at 36
1858 Highlights
About January 3, 1858
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
