Historical Events
- King Charles XV/Carl IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway
Famous Birthdays
- Hank O'Day, American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher/umpire/manager (umpire 10 World Series), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
- Oscar I, King of Sweden and Norway (1844-59), dies at 60
1859 Highlights
About July 8, 1859
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
