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What Happened In July 1866 In History

Historical Events for July, 1866

  • 3rd » Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgratz, resulting in Prussia taking over as the prominent German nation from Austria.
  • 20th » Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa (1866) Battle of Lissa The Austro-Hungarian Navy Austrian Navy , led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Regia Marina Italian Navy near the island of Vis (island) Vis in the Adriatic Sea.
  • 24th » Reconstruction Era of the United States named Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to the Union following the American Civil War.
  • 25th » The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the Military rank rank of General of the Army (United States) General of the Army. Lieutenant general (United States) Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to be promoted to this ra
  • 28th » At the age of 18, Vinnie Ream becomes the first and youngest female artist to receive a commission from the United States government for a statue (of Abraham Lincoln).

Famous Birthdays on July in 1866

  • 3rd » Albert Gottschalk, Danish painter (d. 1906)
  • 11th » Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine (d. 1953)
  • 23rd » Francesco Cilea, Italian composer (d. 1950)
  • 27th » António José de Almeida, Portuguese politician, 6th President of Portugal (d. 1929)
  • 28th » Beatrix Potter, English author and illustrator (d. 1943)
  • 28th » Albertson Van Zo Post, American fencer (d. 1938)

Famous Deaths for July 1866

  • 20th » Bernhard Riemann, German mathematician and academic (b. 1826)
  • 25th » Floride Calhoun, American wife of John C. Calhoun, 4th Second Lady of the United States (b. 1792)

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