Historical Events
Confederate Commander Bragg Replaced
Braxton Bragg is replaced by Joseph E. Johnston as commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- George Santayana, Spanish-American philosopher, poet and humanist (Last Puritan), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 1952)
- Ralph Adams Cram, American gothic architect (Cathedral of St Joan NYC), born in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire (d. 1942)
About December 16, 1863
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
