Famous Birthdays
- Gustave Kahn, French symbolist poet and art critic, born in Metz, France (d. 1936)
Famous Deaths
- Nicolaas Christiaan Kist, Dutch Reformed theologian and church historian, dies at 66
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights
About December 21, 1859
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
