The 1860s

Explore 319 historical events from 1860–1869.

1864

The Ionian Islands reunite with Greece

The Ionian Islands are a group of islands in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece. They are traditionally called the Heptanese, but the group includes many smaller islands in ad…

The Ionian Islands reunite with Greece

1864

Princess Stéphanie of Belgium (died 1945)

Princess Stéphanie Clotilde Louise Herminie Marie Charlotte of Belgium was a Belgian princess who became Crown Princess of Austria through marriage to Crown Prince Rudolf, heir-app…

Princess Stéphanie of Belgium (died 1945)

1864

William O'Connor, American fencer (died 1939)

William Scott O'Connor was an American épée and foil fencer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He won the silver medal in the singlestick competition. He was born in Pittsbu…

William O'Connor, American fencer (died 1939)

1864

Ransom E

Ransom Eli Olds was an American businessman and executive who was known as a pioneer of the American automotive industry, after whom the Oldsmobile and REO brands were named. He cl…

Ransom E