Historical Events
A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field
James Clerk Maxwell's paper "A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field" is 1st read by the Royal Society in London (published by the Royal Society 1865)
- Pope Pius IX publishes encyclical Quanta cura ("Syllabus errorum")
Clifton Suspension Bridge,
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is finally opened in Bristol, England, 5 years after his death
Famous Deaths
George Boole (1815-1864)
English mathematician and logician (Boolean algebra), dies at 49
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights
About December 8, 1864
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
