09/01/1859
- 09/02/1859
A massive geomagnetic storm disrupts navigation and telegraphy around the globe Science/Technology
02/19/1867
Accused Lincoln conspirator is returned to the United States under arrest for murder. Crime/Disasters
06/10/1867
Accused Lincoln conspirator John H. Surratt goes on trial in Washington DC for murder. Crime/Disasters
09/08/1860
Count Cavour of Piedmont warns the Papal States over their response to nationalist uprisings US/the World
04/26/1859
French troops protecting the Papal State order all demonstrations against the Vatican halted Foreign
02/17/1859
Guiseppe Verdi's opera "Ballo in Maschera (Masked Ball)" is performed for the first time in Rome Cultural
09/11/1860
In central Italy, Piedmont-Sardinia invades the Papal States US/the World
12/08/1864
In Rome, Pope Pius IX issues a sweeping condemnation of liberalism, socialism, and the secular state Religion/Philosophy
12/31/1859
Napoleon III urges Pope Pius IX to give up the revolting Papal States Foreign
07/05/1860
On behalf of his flock, Archbishop Kenrick of Baltimore sends Pope Pius IX sympathy for his troubles in Italy Religion/Philosophy
03/26/1860
Pope Pius IX decrees excommunication for "sinful insurrection" in the Papal States during 1859 Religion/Philosophy
04/27/1859
Pope Pius IX issues an encyclical calling for prayers for peace among Catholic nations Religion/Philosophy
07/22/1860
Pope Pius IX removes the second ranking British Catholic Archbishop from office Religion/Philosophy
12/22/1858
Sir Moses Montefiore travels to Rome to attempt the return of Edgardo Montara to his Jewish parents Religion/Philosophy
01/29/1860
The American College is established in Rome under the auspices of Pope Pius IX Religion/Philosophy
