1861Construction of Suez CanalFerdinand de Lesseps
Oversees continued excavation across the northern canal works near Lake Manzala.
Historical records for France in 1861, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Oversees continued excavation across the northern canal works near Lake Manzala.
Napoleon wants to occupy the whole of Mexico. Britain, Spain & France agree to recover Mexican loans by occupying the Mexican coast
Extends French influence in the Cochin region
Takes the forts guarding Saigon & relieves the troops under siege by General Triphuong
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