Historical Events
Landing of the Atlantic Cable
First transatlantic telegraph cable comes ashore at Heart's Content, Newfoundland after being laid out 1,686 miles by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Eastern steamship
1866 Highlights
About July 27, 1866
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey