Historical Events
The Octaroon
Dion Boucicault's stage melodrama "The Octaroon" opens at The Winter Garden Theatre, NYC
Famous Birthdays
John Jellicoe (1859-1935)
1st Earl Jellicoe, British Admiral of the Fleet in World War I (Battle of Jutland), born in Southampton, England
Famous Deaths
- Louis Poinsot, French mathematician and physicist (invented geometrical mechanics), dies at 82
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights
About December 5, 1859
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
