December 1859

Historical Events in December 1859

Murder of Interest

Dec 2 Abolitionist John Brown hanged for murder, treason, and conspiring slaves to revolt at Charles Town, Virginia

Abolitionist John Brown — Abolitionist
John Brown

Theater Premiere

Dec 5 Dion Boucicault's play "Octaroon" premieres in NYC

Actor and Playwright Dion Boucicault — Actor and Playwright
Dion Boucicault

Dec 15 GR Kirchoff describes chemical composition of the Sun
Dec 19 Grading started for Market Street RR in San Francisco
Dec 31 Dutch colony in Dutch Indies counts 4,800 slaves

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