Historical Events
- After 31 days at sea in a small boat, William Halford and 3 others reach the island of Kauai, Hawaii to seek help for the shipwrecked USS Saginaw. A capsize in the breakers meant only Halford survived.
1870 Highlights
About December 19, 1870
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
