Historical Events
Landing of the Atlantic Cable
transatlantic telegraph cable successfully in second attempt comes ashore at Heart's Content, Newfoundland laid out by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Eastern steamship (1,686 miles long)
1866 Highlights
About July 27, 1866
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo