Famous Birthdays
- Gerard Brucken Fock, Dutch composer and painter, born in Koudekerke, Netherlands (d. 1935)
- John W Fortescue, British military historian and archivist at Windsor Castle, born in Madeira (d. 1933)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Babington Macaulay, English poet (Ivy), historian (The History of England), and politician (British India education reform), dies of a heat attack at 59
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights
About December 28, 1859
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
