Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Abolitionist John Brown hanged for murder, treason, and conspiring slaves to revolt at Charles Town, Virginia
John Brown
Famous Birthdays
Georges Seurat
Georges Seurat, French post-impressionist painter (A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte), born in Paris, France (d. 1891)
Georges Seurat
Famous Deaths
John Brown
John Brown, American abolitionist and revolutionary (Harpers Ferry), hanged at 59
John Brown
1859 Highlights
About December 2, 1859
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
