Historical Events
- British & French troops capture Beijing
Famous Birthdays
- Elmer Ambrose Sperry, American entrepreneur and inventor (gyrocompass), born in Cincinnatus, New York (d. 1930)
Famous Deaths
- Harry Smith, English military commander and leader of British-Indian forces (Battle of Aliwal), dies at 73
Died in 1860 1860 Highlights
About October 12, 1860
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
