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1858.
What happened in 1858?
The year 1858 featured key diplomatic events in Asia, such as the Treaty of Aigun between Russia and China and the Treaty of Tientsin, which concluded the Second Opium War. In France, Bernadette Soubirous reported seeing the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, creating a renowned Catholic pilgrimage site. London endured the "Great Stink" as the Thames River's pollution worsened, raising health concerns and prompting important sanitary reforms. This year also included six notable births and one significant death of historical figures.
Events
14
Births
8
Deaths
12
Era
1850s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1858
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1858February
02.1858Feb 11general
Our Lady of Lourdes
Title of Mary, mother of Jesus, related to her alleged apparitions in Lourdes
March
03.1858April
04.1858May
05.1858May 17war
May 28politics
Treaty of Aigun
1858 treaty between Russian Empire and Manchu Chinese Empire
June
06.1858July
07.1858August
08.1858Aug 01general
September
09.1858End of 1858 Record · 14 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1858 featured key diplomatic events in Asia, such as the Treaty of Aigun between Russia and China and the Treaty of Tientsin, which concluded the Second Opium War. In France, Bernadette Soubirous reported seeing the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, creating a renowned Catholic pilgrimage site. London endured the "Great Stink" as the Thames River's pollution worsened, raising health concerns and prompting important sanitary reforms. This year also included six notable births and one significant death of historical figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1858?
The year 1858 saw several significant events including the Treaty of Aigun between Russia and China, the first apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, and the Great Stink in London which led to major sanitation reforms. The Treaty of Tientsin was also signed, ending the Second Opium War between China and Western powers.
What was the Great Stink of 1858?
The Great Stink was a period during the hot summer of 1858 when the River Thames in London became severely polluted, creating an unbearable smell throughout the city. This crisis forced the British government to take immediate action to improve London's sewage system and public health infrastructure.
What religious event occurred in 1858?
In 1858, a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous reported seeing apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. These visions of Our Lady of Lourdes became one of the most famous Marian apparitions in Catholic history and established Lourdes as a major pilgrimage site.
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