Historical Events
- Dutch colony in Dutch Indies counts 4,800 slaves
Famous Birthdays
- Max Fiedler, German conductor and composer, born in Zittau, Saxony, (d. 1939)
Famous Deaths
- Luigi Ricci, Italian composer, dies at 54
1859 Highlights
About December 31, 1859
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
