Famous Birthdays
- Antonio de La Gandara, French painter (d. 1917)
Famous Deaths
- Karol Joseph Lipinski, Polish composer and virtuoso violinist, dies at 71
1861 Highlights
About December 16, 1861
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
