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What Happened on December 16, 1859

Historical Events

  • Frederiksborg Castle, largest Renaissance complex in Scandinavia, is badly damaged in a fire - later restored and turned into a museum

Famous Deaths

Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859)

German story teller (Grimm's Fairy Tales), dies at 73

Died in 1859 1859 Highlights

About December 16, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius