Famous Birthdays
- Oscar L Helfrich, Dutch governor (Curacao)
- Reneke de Marees van Swinderen, Dutch foreign minister (1908-13)
Famous Deaths
- Stephen Elvey, British organist and choir master (New College, Oxford 1830 -60), and hymn composer, dies at 55
1860 Highlights
About October 6, 1860
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
