1853 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1820s 1830s 1840s – 1850s – 1860s 1870s 1880s |
| Years: | 1850 1851 1852 – 1853 – 1854 1855 1856 |
1853 was a year in the 19th century. It started on a Saturday in the most common calendar we use today, the Gregorian calendar. It was a time when many important events happened and famous people were born or passed away.
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Key Events of 1853
- The Crimean War Begins: A big war called the Crimean War started in October 1853. It was a fight between the Ottoman Empire (which was a large empire in what is now Turkey and parts of Europe and Africa) and the Russian Empire. This war lasted for several years and involved other major European powers later on.
Famous People Born in 1853
- Vincent van Gogh: Born on March 30, Vincent van Gogh became a very famous painter. He is known for his unique and colorful artworks, like "The Starry Night."
- Hendrik Lorentz: Born on July 18, Hendrik Lorentz was a Dutch physicist and mathematician. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on how light and magnetism are connected.
Notable People Who Died in 1853
- Abigail Fillmore: She passed away on March 30. Abigail Fillmore was the wife of U.S. President Millard Fillmore. She served as the First Lady of the United States.
Images for kids
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The Battle of Sinop, a big naval battle with sailing ships.
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A self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh.
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Ella Eaton Kellogg.
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Georg Friedrich Grotefend.
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See also
In Spanish: 1853 para niños
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