1868
Boshin War: The Battle of Utsunomiya Castle ends as former Tokugawa shogunate forces withdraw northward
Boshin War: The Battle of Utsunomiya Castle ends as former Tokugawa shogunate forces withdraw northward
1868 in History
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1868
The United States Senate fails to convict President Andrew Johnson by one vote
The United States Senate fails to convict President Andrew Johnson by one vote
1868
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: President Andrew Johnson is acquitted by one vote in the United States Senate
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: President Andrew Johnson is acquitted by one vote in the United States Senate
1868
Decoration Day (the predecessor of the modern "Memorial Day") is observed in the United States for the first time after
Decoration Day (the predecessor of the modern "Memorial Day") is observed in the United States for the first time after
1868
The Treaty of Bosque Redondo is signed, allowing the Navajo to return to their lands in Arizona and New Mexico
The Treaty of Bosque Redondo is signed, allowing the Navajo to return to their lands in Arizona and New Mexico
1868
Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia is assassinated
Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia is assassinated
1868
Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer"
Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer"
1868
Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer".
Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer".
1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and…
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and…
1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and…
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and…
1868
The 8.5–9.0 Mw Arica earthquake struck southern Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing…
The 8.5–9.0 Mw Arica earthquake struck southern Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing…
1868
The 8.5–9.0 Mw Arica earthquake strikes southern Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing…
The 8.5–9.0 Mw Arica earthquake strikes southern Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing…
1868
French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium.
French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium.
1868
The Grito de Lares occurs in Puerto Rico against Spanish rule.
The Grito de Lares occurs in Puerto Rico against Spanish rule.
1868
The Imperial Russian steam frigate Alexander Nevsky is shipwrecked off Jutland while carrying Grand Duke Alexei…
The Imperial Russian steam frigate Alexander Nevsky is shipwrecked off Jutland while carrying Grand Duke Alexei…
1868
The Battle of Alcolea causes Queen Isabella II of Spain to flee to France.
The Battle of Alcolea causes Queen Isabella II of Spain to flee to France.
1868
Cornell University holds opening day ceremonies; initial student enrollment is 412, the highest at any American…
Cornell University holds opening day ceremonies; initial student enrollment is 412, the highest at any American…
1868
The Ten Years' War begins against Spanish rule in Cuba.
The Ten Years' War begins against Spanish rule in Cuba.