What happened on 15 July 1868?

Discover what happened on 15 July 1868 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

  • Hermann Péan
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen (German art historian (1794–1868))
  • William T. G. Morton (United States dental surgeon (1819–1868))
  • Samuel Wells (American politician and Governor of Maine (1801-1868))
  • Georgia Skovgaard (Danish art embroidering (1828–1868))
  • Guert Gansevoort (United States Navy officer)
  • Pierre Duréault (French politician)
  • Eleonóra Dedinszky
  • Carl Friedrich Trinks
  • Louis Anten (Dutch photographer)
  • Olivia Groesbeck Hooker ((1825-1868))
  • William Stevens (Scottish physician (1786–1868))
  • Hermann Péan