1861

Events 
The American Civil War begins.
 January 1 - Benito Juárez captures Mexico City.
 March 19 – The First Taranaki War ends in New Zealand.
 August 19 – First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps.
 September – The first complete identified remains of Archaeopteryx are discovered in Germany.



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