Historical Events
Dostoyevsky Survives Firing Squad
The execution of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky by firing squad is called off at the last second
1849 Highlights
About December 22, 1849
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn