Historical Events
- Ships the Charlotte-Jane and the Randolph bring the first of the Canterbury Pilgrims to Lyttelton, New Zealand
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Morley, English cricket fast bowler, (4 Tests, 16 wickets, BB 5/56; Nottinghamshire CCC), born in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England (d. 1884)
About December 16, 1850
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
