1864
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 18th century–19th century–20th century |
| Decades: | 1830s1840s1850s–1860s–1870s1880s1890s |
| Years: | 186118621863–1864–186518661867 |
1864(MDCCCLXIV) was aleap yearstarting on Fridayof theGregorian calendarand aleap year starting on Wednesdayof theJulian calendar,the 1864th year of theCommon Era(CE) andAnno Domini(AD) designations, the 864th year of the2nd millennium,the 64th year of the19th century,and the 5th year of the1860sdecade. As of the start of 1864, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.
Events[change|change source]
- May 5-American Civil War:TheBattle of the Wildernessstarts in Virginia.
- August 21- American Civil War: In theLawrence Massacre,Confederates attack the town ofLawrence, Kansasand kill 150 people.
- September 1- TheCharlottetown Conferencestarts.
- November 25- The bookJourney to the Center of the EarthbyJules Verneis published.
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- Fort Bakeris built nearLas Vegas, Nevada.
- Father Damiengoes toHawaii.
- TheGreat Central Fairis held in June inPhiladelphia.
- Ponsonby's Columnis destroyed bylightning.
Births[change|change source]
- January 16-Frank Bacon,American actor
- May 5-Nellie Bly,American journalist
- June 14-Alois Alzheimer,Germanpsychiatrist
Deaths[change|change source]
- May 19–Nathaniel Hawthorne,American writer
- December 31-George M. Dallas,11thVice President of the United States