Historical Events
- Opera "Faust" by Charles Gounod premieres in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Edward J. McKeever, American baseball executive (co-owner Brooklyn Dodgers), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1925)
1859 Highlights
About March 19, 1859
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
