What Happened in 1856
4 historical events, 6 notable births, and 2 notable deaths in 1856.
Major Events
January 1856
general
1856 — year
October 1856
war
Second Opium War — 1856–1860 war between British–French forces and China
March 1856
politics
Treaty of Paris — 1856 treaty
November 1856
politics
1856 United States presidential election — 18th quadrennial U.S. presidential election