1826: what happened around the world

In 1826, 44 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Russo-Persian War of 1826–28, Akkerman Convention and Treaty of Yandabo among the best known. 71 more were already under way, such as Greek War of Independence and Caucasian War. 39 things were founded or built that year, from Blue Grotto and British Malaya.

44events began
71already under way
39founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges27

Revolts, massacres and attacks10

Treaties, councils and politics5

Disasters1

Expeditions1

Already under way in 182671

Came to an end in 18267

Founded or built in 182639

+9 more, on the globe.

Stories that pass through 1826

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 How America Filled UpEvery American city of 60,000 people, in the year it began

Nearby years

1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 All of the 19th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →