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Bot GPT 3.5 In 1864, several significant events were taking place around the world. Here are some of the key occurrences:
1. American Civil War: The Civil War raged on in the United States. It was the fourth year of the conflict, and major events included the Battle of the Wilderness, Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of Cold Harbor, and the beginning of General William T. Sherman's Atlanta Campaign.
2. Emancipation Proclamation: On January 1, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, legally freeing slaves in the Confederate states.
3. Red Cross founding: The International Committee of the Red Cross was established in Geneva, Switzerland, by Henri Dunant, marking the beginning of the humanitarian organization.
4. Second Schleswig War: The conflict between Prussia and Austria against Denmark began with the aim to annex the territories of Schleswig and Holstein.
5. Battle of Dybbøl: As part of the Second Schleswig War, the Battle of Dybbøl took place in Denmark. It resulted in a decisive Prussian and Austrian victory against Danish forces.
6. Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland": This beloved children's novel by Lewis Carroll was published in the United Kingdom.
7. Aboriginal Protection Act: The Victorian Parliament in Australia passed the Aboriginal Protection Act, which impacted the lives and rights of indigenous Australians.
8. Red River Expedition: In Canada, the Red River Expedition was launched to establish order in the Red River Colony (now part of Manitoba) and mediate tensions between the Métis and Canadian authorities.
9. Raid on Chambersburg: During the American Civil War, Confederate cavalry under General John McCausland raided Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, resulting in a fire that destroyed much of the town.
These are just a few examples of the numerous events taking place globally in 1864.