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What Happened on December 31, 1864

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert G Aitken, American astronomer (Binary Stars), born in Jackson, California (d. 1951)

Famous Deaths

  • George Mifflin Dallas, American politician (11th Vice President of the United States) and United States Minister to Russia, dies at 72
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights

About December 31, 1864

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Capricorn