Discover what happened on 24 December 1866 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Franz von Moro
- Magnus von Brünneck (politician (1786-1866))
- Henri Antoine Jacques (French botanist (1782-1866))
- Nikolay Plautin
- Robert Dick (Scottish geologist, botanist and scientific collector (1811-1866))
- William H. Barnes (American soldier (c. 1840 – 1866))
- Arsen Bagratuni
- Louis Rossat (bishop of Verdun)
- Matilda St. John ((1830-1866))
- George Compton Reade ((1788-1866))
- Wyrley Birch ((1781-1866))
- Eliza Jane Sainsbury ((1841-1866))
- Jan Šolle
- Sigismund Fiedebauer (Austrian cistercian)