05/06/1859
Alexander von Humboldt dies in Berlin Foreign
06/18/1866
Austrian troops cross into eastern Prussia setting off full war between Prussia and Austria. US/the World
07/08/1846
Danish King Christian VIII denounces Prussian attempts to foster independence movements in Schleswig and Holstein Foreign
04/09/1865
Erich Ludendorff, future World War German Army commander, is born in present-day Poland Personal
02/01/1864
German and Austrian troops advance into Danish Schleswig, opening a six month war with the Danes US/the World
02/23/1850
Hanover pulls out of the Three Kings' League Foreign
10/30/1864
In Austria, Prussia and Austria's victorious war against Denmark comes to an official end with the Treaty of Vienna US/the World
06/27/1866
In central Germany, Hanover's army defeats Prussian forces at the Battle of Langensalza Battles/Soldiers
06/29/1866
In Germany, King George V of Hanover surrenders his kingdom to Prussia. Battles/Soldiers
01/02/1861
In Prussia, King Frederick William IV dies at his palace in Potsdam US/the World
03/17/1864
In the Battle of Jasmund, the Prussian Navy fails in an effort to break the Danish blockade of Prussia US/the World
04/18/1864
In the Second Schleswig War, Prussian forces assault and capture the important Danish strong point of Dybbøl US/the World
08/12/1866
Italy and Austria sign the Armistice of Cormon, ending their seven week conflict. Battles/Soldiers
02/03/1847
King Frederick Wilhelm IV of Prussia appoints an assembly to participate in the law-making process Foreign
04/03/1849
King Frederick Wilhelm IV of Prussia refuses an offer to become Emperor of a unified Germany Foreign
09/22/1862
King Wilhelm I appoints Otto von Bismarck as Minister-President of Prussia US/the World
07/22/1866
Prussia and Austria agree a cease fire and armistice to end their five week conflict. Battles/Soldiers
08/30/1866
Prussia and Austria sign the Peace of Prague, ending the Prussian-Austrian War. Lawmaking/Litigating
07/02/1850
Prussia and Denmark agree to end their conflict over the territories of Schleswig and Holstein Foreign
06/15/1866
Prussia declares war on the German states of Hanover, Saxony, and Hesse. US/the World
02/08/1863
Prussia pledges to support Russia in its effort to prevent Polish independence US/the World
01/25/1858
Queen Victoria's eldest daughter marries the heir to the Prussian throne Foreign
10/19/1866
The flag of Italy is raised over the formerly Austrian-controlled city of Venice. US/the World
05/16/1851
The Prussian monarchy begins to crack down on the independent press by reintroducing censorship laws Foreign
07/03/1866
The Prussians win the decisive victory of the Prussia-Austria War at the Battle of Königgrätz/Sadowa. Battles/Soldiers
11/04/1866
The results of the plebiscite confirming Austria's ceding of Venice to Italy are announced. US/the World
