Famous Birthdays
- Frans "Sas" van Aerschot, Flemish operetta actor (Paljas), born in Herentals, Flanders, Belgium (d. 1939)
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Gaskell, English novelist (North and South), dies of a heart attack at 55
- Preston King, U.S. Senator from New York (1857-63), dies at 59
1865 Highlights
About November 12, 1865
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
