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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 17th century18th century19th century
Decades: 1760s  1770s  1780s  – 1790s –  1800s  1810s  1820s
Years: 1793 1794 179517961797 1798 1799

The year 1796 was an important time in history, especially for science and medicine. It was a leap year, meaning it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. Many interesting things happened around the world during this year, and several famous people were born.

Important Events of 1796

In 1796, a major breakthrough in medicine changed the world forever. An English doctor named Edward Jenner created the first vaccination against smallpox. Smallpox was a very dangerous disease that caused many deaths and left survivors with severe scars. Jenner's discovery was a huge step forward in protecting people from this illness.

Battles and Conflicts

During this year, there were also significant battles in Europe.

Notable Births in 1796

Many people who would become famous were born in 1796.

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