Famous Birthdays
- Robert G Aitken, American astronomer (Binary Stars), born in Jackson, California (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- George Mifflin Dallas, American politician (11th Vice President of the United States) and United States Minister to Russia, dies at 72
1864 Highlights
About December 31, 1864
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
