Historical Events
- Dutch government decides to vacate Schokland Island
Famous Deaths
- Richard Bright, English physician (Bright's disease/nephritis), dies at 69
Died in 1858 1858 Highlights
About December 16, 1858
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius