President of Switzerland
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Historical events in 1863
139 historical records
January 186313 historical events
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved people in rebellious areas
Foreign Neutrality
Emancipation policy makes foreign recognition of the Confederacy less likely
Slavery
Emancipation Proclamation changes the Civil War into a war for Union and freedom
Metropolitan Railway
Fowler helps open the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground passenger railway.
London Underground
Opens the London Underground
Birth of son
Born in Cologne, son of a teacher
Birth of David Lloyd George
Birth of David Lloyd George
Construction of Suez Canal
Succeeds Said Pasha while construction of the Suez Canal remains underway.
Khedive
Succeeds Said Pasha as Wali of Egypt and claims the higher title of Khedive.
Wali of Egypt
Succeeds Said Pasha as Wali and begins an ambitious modernization programme.
Siege of Vicksburg
Attempts to capture Vicksburg but fails
February 18631 historical events
National Banking Act
The National Banking Act creates federally chartered banks and a uniform banknote system.
March 18636 historical events
Idaho Territory
Lincoln signs legislation organizing Idaho Territory
National Academy of Sciences
Lincoln signs the act incorporating the National Academy of Sciences
Marriage
Marries Alexandra, eldest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark
Thanksgiving Proclamation
Lincoln issues a proclamation establishing a national Thanksgiving observance
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel with a force of 4,000 Chinese
Election as King
The National Assembly elects Prince William of Denmark as King George I.
April 18632 historical events
Birth of Leopold Berchtold
Birth of Leopold Berchtold
Treaty of Coche
The Treaty of Coche ended the Federal War and provided for a national assembly.
May 18634 historical events
Death of Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson
Accidentally killed by one of his soldiers bullets
Siege of Vicksburg
Takes command of the siege. A Confederate communications centre 235 miles North of New Orleans
Siege of Vicksburg
Fails for a 2nd time to capture Vicksburg, Grant takes personal command of the siege
Capture of Herat
Dost Mohammad captures Herat and reunifies most of Afghanistan under his government.
June 18635 historical events
Press Decree
Bans all publications intended to bring the crown, state or Church into disrepute
Battle of Cold Harbor
1-12 June, sees General Lee delay General Grants advance into Virginia
Death of Dost Mohammad Khan
Dost Mohammad dies shortly after securing Herat.
Battle of Brandy Station
The only purely cavalry Battle of the war. Stuarts lines are attacked by General Pleasanton but hold out
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela after the Federal War
July 18638 historical events
Battle of Gettysburg
1-4 July, Union victory marking the turning point of the war
Battle of Vicksburg, 2nd
Vicksburg surrenders to the Unionists under Grant
Result of Surrender of Pemberton's Confederate Army at Vicksburg
Vicksburg falls to Union control, giving the Union command of a crucial section of the Mississippi River.
Siege of Vicksburg
Vicksburg surrenders to the Unionists under Grant. Accepts Confederate surrender under Lt General Pemberton
Surrender of Pemberton's Confederate Army at Vicksburg
Accepts Confederate surrender under Lt General Pemberton
Siege of Vicksburg
Surrenders Confederate forces to the Union forces under General Grant
Siege of Vicksburg
Surrenders Vicksburg to the Unionists with 25,000 & 90 guns
Capture of Vicksburg
Captures Vicksburg
August 18632 historical events
Annual Message to Congress
Lincoln sends his third annual message to Congress
Ten Percent Plan
Lincoln announces a reconstruction plan for loyal governments in former Confederate states
September 18632 historical events
Capture of Atlanta
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Siege of Atlanta
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
October 18633 historical events
Prime Minister of Romania
Kogalniceanu becomes prime minister and leads a major reform programme.
Arrival in Greece
George I arrives in Athens to begin his reign.
Election
The House makes repeated calls to the King to dismiss Bismarck, but the King supports him as he feared that if he dismissed him, a liberal ministry would follow. Bismarck's supporters do poorly in the elections in which a liberal coalition (whose primary member was the Progress Party) win over two-thirds of the seats in the House
November 186312 historical events
Constitution of Denmark
The November Constitution establishes a shared law of succession and a common Parliament for both Schleswig and Denmark
November Constitution
The November Constitution establishes a shared law of succession and a common Parliament for both Schleswig and Denmark
Rule of Schleswig
The November Constitution establishes a shared law of succession and a common Parliament for both Schleswig and Denmark
November Constitution
Christian IX signs the November Constitution
November Constitution
Conflict arose due to the passing of the November Constitution, which integrated the Duchy of Schleswig into the Danish kingdom in violation of the London Protocol
November Constitution
The November Constitution establishes a shared law of succession and a common Parliament for both Schleswig and Denmark
Battle of Chattanooga
Union troops capture Missionary Ridge during the Battle of Chattanooga
Alliance Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen and Austria
Allies with Austria after declaration of Danish union over Schleswig-Holstein
Constitution of Germany
The House of Deputies passes a resolution declaring that it could no longer come to terms with Bismarck, the King dissolves the Diet, accusing it of trying to obtain unconstitutional control over the ministry
Constitution of Germany
Allies with Austria after the Danish King declares unification with Schleswig-Holst
International Declaration
Allies with Austria after declaration of Danish union over Schleswig-Holstein
Rule of Schleswig-Holstein
Allies with Austria after declaration of Danish unity over Schleswig-Holstein
December 18639 historical events
Birth of Franz Ferdinand
Birth of Franz Ferdinand
Siege of Kagoshima
Kagoshima is bombarded by the British Royal Navy to punish the Satsuma daimyo for the murder of Charles Lennox Richardson on the Tokaido highway
Capture of Savanah
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Siege of Savannah
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Invasion of Holstein
Saxon and Hanoverian troops march into Holstein on behalf of the Confederation
Invasion of Holstein
Saxon and Hanoverian troops march into Holstein on behalf of the Confederation
Second Hall Government
The Second Hall Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Monrad Government
Begins the Monrad Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
Secularisation of Monastic Estates
Kogalniceanu's government secularises extensive monastic estates.
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln arrives in Gettysburg before the cemetery dedication ceremony
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln attends the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln calls for a new birth of freedom and renewed dedication to preserving the Union
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln honors Union dead and links their sacrifice to the survival of democratic government
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln redefines the Civil War as a struggle for Union and a new birth of freedom
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln speaks after Edward Everett at the Gettysburg cemetery dedication ceremony
West Virginia Statehood
West Virginia becomes the 35th state of the Union
Arizona Territory
Lincoln signs legislation organizing Arizona Territory
Comptroller of the Currency
National Banking Act creates the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
National Banking Act
Lincoln signs the National Banking Act creating a system of national banks
National Thanksgiving Day
The United States observes a national Thanksgiving Day under Lincolns proclamation
Transcontinental Railroad Terminus
Lincoln selects Council Bluffs as the eastern terminus for the Union Pacific railroad
Succession
Sher Ali Khan succeeds his father but faces immediate challenges from his brothers.
Succession
Succeeds as Amir of Afghanistan
Constitution of Ecuador
Establishes the Roman Catholic Church as the state Church
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Paris
Convention
Renewal of friendship with Russia
Election
Bismarck retains power because he had the support of Wilhelm who fears a liberal ministry. A liberal coalition led by the Progressive Party, Fortschrittspartei, wins 2/3 of the votes to the House of Deputies
Election
Bismarck's supporters do poorly in the elections in which a liberal coalition (whose primary member was the Progress Party) win over two-thirds of the seats in the House.
Election
The House makes repeated calls to the King to dismiss Bismarck, but the King supports him as he feared that if he dismissed him, a liberal ministry would follow.
Press Decree
Bismarck issues an edict resricting the freedom of the press
Military Governor
Appointed Military Governor of the Rhineland
London Protocol
Conflict arose due to the passing of the November Constitution, which integrated the Duchy of Schleswig into the Danish kingdom in violation of the London Protocol
November Constitution
Conflict arose due to the passing of the November Constitution, which integrated the Duchy of Schleswig into the Danish kingdom in violation of the London Protocol
November Constitution
Denmark's November Constitution causes outrage among the Duchies' German population and a resolution is passed by the German Confederation at the initiative of the Prussian Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck, calling for the occupation of Holstein by Confederate forces
Mans Place in Nature", expounds his theory of evolution
Publication of "Mans Place in Nature", expounds his theory of evolution
Mans Place in Nature
Publication of "Mans Place in Nature", expounds his theory of evolution
Income Tax
Income tax was reduced to ninepence (pounds 00s9d) in 1861; in 1863 to sevenpence; in 1864 to fivepence; and in 1865 to fourpence
Invasion of Mexico
British troops withdraw but Palmerston gives moral support to Napoleon III
Death of James Bruce
Death of James Bruce
Utilitarianism
Publication of "Utilitarianism"
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Royal Society
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
Periodic Relationships of Elements
Publishes an early arrangement of elements by increasing atomic weight and notes recurring similarities in chemical properties.
Invention of Locomotive
Pataents a locomotive with pivoting driving bogies to take tight curves
Abdication
Elected King of the Hellenes after abdication of Otto I
Election
Election approved by the Great powers. Elected King of the Hellenes by the Greek National Assembly. Elected King of the Hellenes after abdication of Otto I
National Assembly
Elected King of the Hellenes by the Greek National Assembly
Rule of Hellenes
Elected King of the Hellenes after abdication of Otto I
Succession
Succeeds as King of Greece
Legendes
Composition of "Legendes"
Reform of Armed Forces
Removes some corporal punishment. Reduces length of service from 25 to 16 years. Creates the office of Chief of Staff. Creates military districts
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Wilno
Diet of Finland
Reconvenes the Finnish Diet after a long interruption, restoring a measure of constitutional activity in Finland.
Emancipation of Appanage Peasants
Extends personal freedom to peasants living on lands belonging to the imperial family.
Military Corporal Punishment Reform
Approves the abolition of many degrading corporal punishments in the Russian military.
University Statute
Approves a university statute restoring substantial academic and administrative autonomy to universities.
What Is To Be Done", a type of manual
Publication of "What Is To Be Done", a type of manual for a revolutionary
What Is To Be Done
Publication of "What Is To Be Done", a type of manual for a revolutionary
Reballion of Rebels in Warsaw
Russian authorities suppress the insurgent administration centred on Warsaw during the January Uprising.
Reballion of suppress the January
Russian forces suppress the January Uprising, and many participants are imprisoned, executed, or exiled.
Inhibitory Brain Reflexes
The achievement marks inhibitory brain reflexes as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Reflexes of the Brain
Publishes a physiological explanation of reflex activity in the brain.
Reballion of Rebels in Wilno
Becomes known as the "hangman of Wilno"
Constitution of Russia
A clandestine Polish National Government directs the January Uprising against Russian rule.
Constitution of Russia
Refuses demands for a Polish constitution while the January Uprising challenges Russian authority.
Independence of Poland
Rejects Polish constitutional demands as the January Uprising seeks greater national autonomy.
National Government
The underground Polish National Government coordinates resistance to Russian rule during the January Uprising.
Reballion of defeat the January
Russian forces defeat the January Uprising and restore imperial control over the Polish territories.
Reballion of forces suppress the
Russian forces suppress the uprising in Warsaw while the imperial government rejects Polish constitutional demands.
Rule of Poland
Strengthens Russian control over Poland after suppressing the January Uprising.
Red Cross
Jean Henru Dunant founds the Red Cross in Geneva
Battle of Vicksburg, 2nd
Lee captures Vicksburg at the 2nd attempt
Capture of Vicksburg
Lee captures Vicksburg at the 2nd attempt
Invasion of Georgia
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of Venezuela
Rule of Vietnam
Negotiates a Treaty with France agreeing to a French protectorate over Vietnam
Dost Mohammad Captures Herat
The Afghan emir captures Herat in 1863, bringing the city under his rule shortly before his death.
Dost Mohammad Dies Near Herat
Dost Mohammad Khan dies soon after the capture of Herat, leaving succession disputes to his heirs.
Dost Mohammad Captures Herat
The Afghan emir captures Herat in 1863, bringing the city under his rule shortly before his death.
Dost Mohammad Dies Near Herat
Dost Mohammad Khan dies soon after the capture of Herat, leaving succession disputes to his heirs.