What Happened on December 2, 1859

Historical Events

John Brown Hanged

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

Famous Birthdays

Georges Seurat (1859-1891)

French post-impressionist painter (A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte), born in Paris, France

Famous Deaths

John Brown (1800-1859)

American abolitionist and revolutionary (Harpers Ferry), hanged at 59

Died in 1859 1859 Highlights

About December 2, 1859

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 164 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius