Famous Birthdays
- Gerard Brucken Fock, Dutch composer and painter, born in Koudekerke, Netherlands (d. 1935)
- John W Fortescue, British military historian and archivist at Windsor Castle, born in Madeira (d. 1933)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Babington Macaulay, English poet and historian (Ivry, Naaseby), dies at 59
1859 Highlights
About December 28, 1859
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
