1862
Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated
Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated
1862 in History
29 events found for 1862
1862
The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of the Moscow Public Museum.
The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of the Moscow Public Museum.
1862
Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries Prince Louis of Hesse, the future…
Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries Prince Louis of Hesse, the future…
1862
American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place. It is the last of the Seven Days Battles, part of George…
American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place. It is the last of the Seven Days Battles, part of George…
1862
Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels.
Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels.
1862
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress.
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress.
1862
American Civil War: The CSS Arkansas, the most effective ironclad on the Mississippi River, battles with Union Navy…
American Civil War: The CSS Arkansas, the most effective ironclad on the Mississippi River, battles with Union Navy…
1862
American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to…
American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to…
1862
First ascent of Dent Blanche, one of the highest summits in the Alps.
First ascent of Dent Blanche, one of the highest summits in the Alps.