Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Harden, English biochemist (Nobel Prize 1929), born in Manchester, England (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- William Vincent Wallace, Irish-American violinist (known as the 'Australian Paganini'), and composer (Maritana), dies at 53
1865 Highlights
About October 12, 1865
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
