1866 facts for kids
The year 1866 was a time of exciting changes and new inventions around the world. People saw new technologies emerge that would change how they lived and communicated. It was also a year with important historical events, including conflicts and the birth of people who would later become famous.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1830s 1840s 1850s – 1860s – 1870s 1880s 1890s |
| Years: | 1863 1864 1865 – 1866 – 1867 1868 1869 |
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Famous People Born in 1866
This year, several people were born who would go on to make a big difference in the world.
Anne Sullivan
- April 14 – Anne Sullivan was born. She became a very important teacher, especially known for teaching Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind. Anne helped Helen learn to communicate and understand the world.
Herbert Austin
- November 8 – Herbert Austin was born. He was a pioneer in the automobile industry. This means he was one of the first people to design and build cars, and he founded the famous Austin Motor Company.
Key Events of 1866
Many important things happened in 1866 that shaped history and technology.
The Third Italian War of Independence
- June 20: The Third Italian War of Independence began. This was a conflict where the newly formed Kingdom of Italy fought against the Austrian Empire. Italy wanted to gain control of more territories and complete its unification.
New U.S. Coin
- May 16: The United States approved a new coin, the nickel. This coin was made of a mix of copper and nickel metals.
Connecting the Continents
- July 27: The Atlantic Cable was successfully completed. This amazing cable was laid across the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. It allowed messages to be sent almost instantly between Europe and North America, which was a huge step forward for communication. Before this, messages had to travel by ship, taking weeks!
Alfred Nobel Invents Dynamite
- In 1866, Alfred Nobel invented dynamite. Dynamite was a much safer and more powerful explosive than what was used before. It was used for many things, like building roads, tunnels, and mines. This invention had a big impact on construction and engineering around the world.
Images for kids
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June 20: Start of the Third Italian War of Independence
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May 16: U.S. nickel coin approved.
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July 27: Atlantic Cable completed
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Alfred Nobel invents dynamite in 1866
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See also
In Spanish: 1866 para niños
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