Historical Events
Famous Birthdays
- Dec 2 Heinrich von Sybel, German historian (Geschichte des ersten Kreuzzugs), born in Düsseldorf, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1895)
- Dec 8 Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs, Danish nobleman and politician (Council President of Denmark 1865-70), born in Frijsenborg, Denmark (d. 1896)
- Dec 19 James Jay Archer, Brigadier General (Confederate Army) (d. 1864)
Famous Deaths
- Dec 1 Justin Heinrich Knecht, German composer, dies at 65
William Bligh (1754-1817)
Dec 7 British naval officer of "HMS Bounty" fame, dies at 63
