1861
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| 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 |
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1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar, the 1861st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 861st year of the 2nd millennium, the 61st year of the 19th century, and the 2nd year of the 1860s decade. As of the start of 1861, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.
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.
1861 Media
1861: American Civil War
Official portrait of First Lady Helen Taft
Rabindranath Tagore before 1941
Kate M. Gordon, (July 14, 1861-August 24, 1932), American suffragist and civic leader
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Deaths
- for more information, see Category:1861 deaths.