Historical Events
Tristan und Isolde
Richard Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde" premieres in Munich, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick Cook, American explorer, claimed to have 1st discovered North Pole, born in Callicoon, New York (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- Lydia Sigourney (née Huntley), American poet and writer (How to Be Happy; Letter of Life), known as "the Sweet Singer of Hartford", dies at 73
1865 Highlights
About June 10, 1865
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
