Murder of Interest
Dec 2 Abolitionist John Brown hanged for murder, treason, and conspiring slaves to revolt at Charles Town, Virginia
Theater Premiere
Dec 5 Dion Boucicault's play "Octaroon" premieres in NYC
Dec 2 Abolitionist John Brown hanged for murder, treason, and conspiring slaves to revolt at Charles Town, Virginia
Dec 5 Dion Boucicault's play "Octaroon" premieres in NYC