Historical Events
Embargo Act
US Congress passes Embargo Act and President Thomas Jefferson signs into law. Prohibits American ships from trading in foreign ports, as result of involvement in hostilities between France and Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Johann Sebastian Welhaven, Norwegian poet, born in Bergen, Norway (d. 1873)
About December 22, 1807
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 216 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
