Historical Events
- 1st Canadian coins circulated (1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent & 20 cent)
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Viger, French Canadian politician, 1st mayor of Montreal (1833-36), dies at 71
Died in 1858 1858 Highlights
About December 12, 1858
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
