Famous Deaths
- Albert, English prince consort & husband of Queen Victoria, dies at 42
George Hamilton-Gordon
George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Peelite: 1852-55) & Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, dies at 76
- Heinrich August Marschner, German opera composer, dies at 66
1861 Highlights
About December 14, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
