1859
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Events[edit]
- October 16 to 18 - The Raid on Harpers Ferry: abolitionist John Brown attempts to instigate a slave revolt by taking over the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The raid fails and Brown's party is defeated by a company of U.S. Marines. Brown was found guilty of treason two months later and would be executed by hanging.
Births[edit]
Villain births[edit]
- January 27 - Wilhelm II
- February 2 - Walther von Lüttwitz
- September 16 - Yuan Shikai
- September 17 - Billy the Kid
Deaths[edit]
Victim deaths[edit]
- December 2 - John Brown