1856

Events

• March 30 - End of the Crimean War.
• June - The Rogue River Wars end with a United States victory. Around 100+ Natives are killed.
• July 12 - William Walker usurps the Presidency of Nicaragua, and becomes the unrecognized president.
• November 4 - James Buchanan wins the U.S. Presidential Election, beating out Republican candidate John Charles Frémont and Know Nothing candidate (and former President) Millard Fillmore.

Births

Villain births

• April 24 - Philippe Pétain
• December 28 - Woodrow Wilson

Deaths

Villain deaths

• June 14 - William Palmer