1844 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1810s 1820s 1830s – 1840s – 1850s 1860s 1870s |
| Years: | 1841 1842 1843 – 1844 – 1845 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.
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Key Events of 1844
Nations Gain Independence
- February 27 – The Dominican Republic became an independent country. It separated from Haiti, allowing its people to govern themselves.
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
- The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray was a new book published this year.
Famous Births in 1844
- August 6 – Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was born. He was a member of the British Royal Family.
- May 22 – Mary Cassatt was born. She grew up to be a famous American painter, known for her beautiful artworks.
Notable Deaths in 1844
- June 27 – Joseph Smith, Jr., who founded Mormonism, died this year.
Images for kids
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February 28: Deaths on the USS Princeton.
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Emily Ruete
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Ludwig Grillich
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See also
In Spanish: 1844 para niños
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