Famous Birthdays
- Johan Frans van Bemmelen, Dutch zoologist, born in Groningen, Netherlands (d. 1956)
- William Stephens, U.S. political figure (d. 1944)
1859 Highlights
About December 26, 1859
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
