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What Happened in 1851

5 historical events, 0 notable births, and 2 notable deaths in 1851.

Major Events

January 1851

general

The Great Exhibition — 1st World's Fair in 1851 in London, England

general

Fizeau experiment — experiment measuring the speed of light in moving water

June 1851

sports

Immortal Game — Famous chess game

December 1851

culture

1851 French coup d'état — coup d'état staged by Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte