Historical Events
- 1st yacht race across Atlantic Ocean; schooners Fleetwing, Vesta and the Henrietta, with NY playboy Gordon Bennett on board, leave Sandy Hook for the Scilly Isles (the Henrietta wins)
1866 Highlights
About December 11, 1866
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
