Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Baptiste Marchand, French military officer & explorer in Africa, born in Thoissey, France (d. 1934)
Famous Deaths
- Michael Corcoran, Union brigadier general, dies at 36
1863 Highlights
About December 22, 1863
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
