Jan 01politics
1864.
What happened in 1864?
In 1864, there were notable military and diplomatic events worldwide. In South America, the Paraguayan War started, leading to a six-year conflict that turned into one of the bloodiest in Latin American history. The First Geneva Convention was adopted, setting international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded soldiers. In the United States, Abraham Lincoln won reelection during the Civil War, beginning his second term as the country remained divided.
Events
48
Births
10
Deaths
14
Era
1860s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1864
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1864Jan 01war
Jan 01general
Jan 01war
Jan 26war
February
02.1864March
03.1864Mar 01war
Mar 08war
Mar 28politics
Mar 29politics
April
04.1864May
05.1864June
06.1864July
07.1864August
08.1864Aug 16war
Aug 21war
Aug 22politics
Aug 29war
September
09.1864Sep 06general
Sep 27war
Sep 27war
Sep 29politics
October
10.1864Oct 07war
Oct 12war
Oct 15war
Oct 19war
Oct 19war
Oct 30war
Treaty of Vienna
1864 peace treaty which ended the Second War of Schleswig
November
11.1864Nov 08politics
1864 United States presidential election
20th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
Nov 22war
Nov 25war
Nov 28war
Nov 29war
Nov 29war
Sand Creek massacre
massacre of a village of Cheyenne and Arapaho people in the American Indian Wars
December
12.1864Dec 04war
Dec 19war
Dec 25war
Dec 29war
Dec 29war
End of 1864 Record · 48 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1864, there were notable military and diplomatic events worldwide. In South America, the Paraguayan War started, leading to a six-year conflict that turned into one of the bloodiest in Latin American history. The First Geneva Convention was adopted, setting international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded soldiers. In the United States, Abraham Lincoln won reelection during the Civil War, beginning his second term as the country remained divided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1864?
In 1864, several important events took place. The Paraguayan War began in South America, and the Geneva Convention was established for the humanitarian treatment of wounded soldiers. The Sand Creek massacre occurred in Colorado Territory, and Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as U.S. President during the Civil War.
What was the Geneva Convention of 1864?
The Geneva Convention of 1864 was the first international treaty to set rules for the humane treatment of wounded soldiers in war. It was signed by 12 nations and laid the groundwork for modern international humanitarian law.
What was the Sand Creek massacre of 1864?
The Sand Creek massacre took place on November 29, 1864. U.S. Colonel John Chivington led an attack on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village in Colorado Territory, resulting in the deaths of approximately 150-200 Native Americans, mostly women, children, and the elderly.
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