Historical Events
- Frederiksborg Castle, largest Renaissance complex in Scandinavia, is badly damaged in a fire - later restored and turned into a museum
Famous Deaths
Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859)
German story teller (Grimm's Fairy Tales), dies at 73
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights
About December 16, 1859
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
