Birthdays
James Cantey
Turns 48 on this date
John White Geary
Turns 47 on this date
Samuel Hepburn Jr.
Turns 27 on this date
Events
| Crime/Disasters | In England, the famous Crystal Palace suffers heavy fire damage in its rebuilt location in south London. | 12/30/1866 |
| Legal/Political | The second session of the 39th Congress is in a two-week holiday recess until January 4, 1867 |
12/20/1866 to 01/02/1867 |