Famous Birthdays
- Redvers Buller, English general and recipient of the Victoria Cross, born in Crediton, Devon (d. 1908)
Famous Deaths
- Jan August Vitasek, Bohemian composer working in Prague, dies at 69
Died in 1839 1839 Highlights
About December 7, 1839
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
