Birthdays
Ellison Capers
Turns 29 on this date
Samuel Blanchard How
Turns 76 on this date
George Middleton
Turns 66 on this date
William Milo Stone
Turns 39 on this date
Events
| Crime/Disasters | In Canada, a massive fire destroys large sections of Quebec City, leaving tens of thousands homeless. | 10/14/1866 |
| Religion/Philosophy | The Second Plenary Council Meeting of the U.S. Roman Catholic Church is meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. |
10/07/1866 to 10/21/1866 |