April 10
April 10
ASPCA is founded
On April 10, 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded in New York City by philanthropist and diplomat Henry Bergh, 54. In 1863,…
A Year In History: 1866
This Year in History:
1866
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
June 7
June 7
Chief Seattle dies near the city named for him
Thirteen years after American settlers founded the city named for him, Chief Seattle dies in a nearby village of his people. Born sometime around 1790, Seattle (Seathl) was a chief…
October 6
October 6
The Reno brothers carry out the first train robbery in U.S. history
On October 6, 1866, the brothers John and Simeon Reno stage the first train robbery in American history, making off with $13,000 from an Ohio and Mississippi railroad train in…
December 21
December 21
Native Americans massacre 81 soldiers
Determined to challenge the growing American military presence in their territory, Native Americans in northern Wyoming lure Lieutenant Colonel William Fetterman and his soldiers into a deadly ambush on December…
