Historical Events
- 1st yacht race across Atlantic Ocean; schooners Fleetwing, Vesta and the Henrietta, with NY playboy Gordon Bennett on board, leave Sandy Hook for the Scilly Isles (the Henrietta wins)
1866 Highlights
About December 11, 1866
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
