Historical Events
- Romania's mountain railway, from Anina to Oravita, opens
- Skirmish at Bean's Station, Tennessee (Knoxville Campaign)
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Dehon Little, American chemist (patented rayon), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1935)
1863 Highlights
About December 15, 1863
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
