Famous Birthdays
- Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Indian founder of Banaras Hindu University (d. 1946)
Famous Deaths
- Johan Willem van Reinhartshausen, Dutch illegitimate son of Princess Marianne of Orange-Nassau and her coachman, Johannes van Rossum, dies of scarlet fever at 11
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About December 25, 1861
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
