1861 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1830s 1840s 1850s – 1860s – 1870s 1880s 1890s |
| Years: | 1858 1859 1860 – 1861 – 1862 1863 1864 |
1861 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
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Events
- The American Civil War begins.
- January 1 - Benito Juárez captures Mexico City.
- March 19 – The First Taranaki War ends in New Zealand.
- August 19 – First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps.
- September – The first complete identified remains of Archaeopteryx are discovered in Germany.
Births
- for more information, see Category:1861 births.
Deaths
- for more information, see Category:1861 deaths.
Images for kids
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Myra Belle Martin
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Xianfeng Emperor
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Ernst Anschütz
See also
In Spanish: 1861 para niños
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