1820 Facts for Kids

The year 1820 was a time of exciting discoveries and important changes around the world. People were exploring new ideas in science and creating famous works of art and literature. It was a year that saw the discovery of an ancient statue and new understandings about how electricity works.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1790s 1800s 1810s – 1820s – 1830s 1840s 1850s
Years:	1817 1818 1819 – 1820 – 1821 1822 1823

Big Events of 1820
- Art and Science Discoveries
Important People Who Died in 1820
- Leaders and Explorers
Books Published in 1820
- Famous Stories
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Big Events of 1820

Art and Science Discoveries

The famous ancient Greek statue, the Venus de Milo, was found on the island of Milos in Greece. This beautiful marble statue is now one of the most well-known artworks in the world.
A Danish scientist named Hans Christian Ørsted made a big discovery. He found out that electricity and magnetism are connected. This was a huge step forward in understanding how these forces work together, paving the way for many modern technologies.

Important People Who Died in 1820

Leaders and Explorers

George III, who was the King of the United Kingdom, passed away in 1820. He had been king for a very long time, since 1760. He was known for his long reign and for being the British monarch during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1738.
Daniel Boone, a famous American explorer and frontiersman, also died this year. He was known for exploring and settling new areas in what is now the state of Kentucky. He was born in 1734.

Books Published in 1820

Famous Stories

The book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving was published. This collection of essays and short stories includes famous tales like "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Washington Irving was one of America's first internationally recognized authors.

1820 facts for kids

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