1818 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1780s 1790s 1800s – 1810s – 1820s 1830s 1840s |
| Years: | 1815 1816 1817 – 1818 – 1819 1820 1821 |
1818 was a common year in the Gregorian calendar. It was a time when many important events happened around the world. Countries gained independence, new states were formed, and people made scientific discoveries.
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Major Events of 1818
Space and Astronomy
- January 3: On this day, the planet Venus appeared to pass in front of Jupiter. This event is called an occultation, where one celestial body blocks the view of another from Earth. It's like a tiny eclipse of planets!
World Politics and History
- February 12: The country of Chile officially became independent from Spain. This was a big step in its history, marking the end of Spanish rule.
- April 5: The Battle of Maipú took place in Chile. This was a very important battle that helped secure Chile's independence from Spain.
- December 3: The area known as Illinois officially joined the United States as a new state. This was a key moment in the growth of the young American nation.
People Born in 1818
- Karl Marx: A famous thinker and writer whose ideas greatly influenced politics and economics.
- Alexander II of Russia: He later became the Emperor of Russia and made many important changes during his rule.
- Sophie of Württemberg: She became the Queen of the Netherlands.
- Hermann Kolbe: A German chemist who made important discoveries in organic chemistry.
- James Prescott Joule: A British physicist who studied heat and energy, and the unit of energy, the "joule," is named after him.
People Who Passed Away in 1818
- Charles XIII of Sweden: He was the King of Sweden and Norway.
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz: She was the Queen of the United Kingdom and Hanover, married to King George III.
Images for kids
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An early bicycle-like machine from 1817, called a Laufmaschine.
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April 5: The Battle of Maipú in Chile.
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Sophie of Württemberg
See also
In Spanish: 1818 para niños
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