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1856 - Nikolai I Nadezjdin Russian archaeologist, dies.

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1857 - Birth of Fred[erick J] Archer English jockey (won five Derbys).

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1859 - Birth of [Gerard] Jan Ligthart Dutch educator (Nog bij mother, Ot and Sien).

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1860 - Birth of Marie Bashkirtseff Russian/French painter/author (Journal).

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1861 - Mexico City captured by Juárez (Liberal) in War of the Reform.

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1861 - Alabama becomes fourth state to secede.

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1863 - Naval engagement near Galveston between CSS Alabama and USS Hatteras.

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1863 - Union forces capture Arkansas Post, or Fort Hindman, Arkansas.

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1864 - Birth of Thomas Dixon US attorney/playwright (Flaming Sword).

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1864 - Charing Cross Station opens in London.

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