Birthdays
Sydenham Elnathan Ancona
Turns 35 on this date
Michael Hahn
Turns 29 on this date
William Woods Holden
Turns 41 on this date
Thomas Johnston Keenan
Turns 35 on this date
William Miller Ogilby
Turns 17 on this date
James Heyward Trapier
Turns 44 on this date
Events
| Science/Technology | Charles Darwin's great work on evolution is published in London | 11/24/1859 |
| Science/Technology | The French Navy launches the world's first ironclad ocean-going warship | 11/24/1859 |
Documents
| Newspaper | Charleston (SC) Mercury, “Rail Riding,” November 24, 1859 | 11/24/1859 |
| Newspaper | Fayetteville (NC) Observer, "The Devil Not As Black As He Is Painted," November 24, 1859 | 11/24/1859 |