Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Abolitionist John Brown hanged for murder, treason, and conspiring slaves to revolt at Charles Town, Virginia
Famous Birthdays
Georges Seurat (1859-1891)
French post-impressionist painter (A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte), born in Paris, France
Famous Deaths
John Brown (1800-1859)
American abolitionist and revolutionary (Harpers Ferry), hanged at 59
1859 Highlights
About December 2, 1859
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius