Famous Birthdays
- Aristide Maillol, French painter and sculptor (Seated Woman), born in Banyuls-sur-Mer, Roussillon, France (d. 1944)
- George Méliès, French early filmmaker (A trip to the Moon), born in Paris (d. 1938)
- William C. Durant, American industry pioneer, founded General Motors, Frigidaire, born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1947)
1861 Highlights
About December 8, 1861
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
