Famous Birthdays
- Winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, philanthropist (d. 1924)
Famous Deaths
- Alexis de Tocqueville, French historian (b. 1805)
1859 Highlights
About April 16, 1859
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
