Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Engel, German mathematician (group theory), born in Lugau, Saxony, German Federation (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- Philip St. George Cocke, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), commits suicide at 52
1861 Highlights
About December 26, 1861
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
