Historical Events
- Battle of Hartsville, TN
- Battle of Prairie Grove, AR
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Adam, French writer (La Bataille d'Uhde), born in Paris (d. 1920)
Famous Deaths
- Sylvester Churchill, US Union brigadier general, dies
1862 Highlights
About December 7, 1862
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
