1816
Year Without a Summer
Tambora's ash veiled the sun across the Northern Hemisphere.
Shaka Becomes Zulu Chief
On the death of his father, Shaka - an illegitimate son trained in the techniques of a neighboring warlord - became chief of a small Nguni clan called the Zulu.
Argentine Independence
In a rented house in the Andean town of Tucuman, delegates from the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata declared themselves free of Spain.
Stethoscope Invented
In a Paris hospital, Rene Laennec rolled a sheet of paper into a tube to listen to a stout woman's heart.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1816?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1816. The most significant is Year Without a Summer: Tambora's ash veiled the sun across the Northern Hemisphere.
What era was 1816 part of?
1816 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1816?
The events from 1816 span Europe, Africa and South America.