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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 18th century19th century20th century
Decades: 1810s  1820s  1830s  – 1840s –  1850s  1860s  1870s
Years: 1841 1842 184318441845 1846 1847

The year 1844 was a time of important changes and new discoveries around the world. Countries gained independence, and new inventions helped people in different ways.

Key Events of 1844

Nations Gain Independence

Important Discoveries

  • An American dentist named Horace Wells made a big discovery. He found a way to use chloroform to help people feel less pain during medical procedures. This was a very important step for medicine.

New Books Released

Famous Births in 1844

Notable Deaths in 1844

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