1866 naval battle where an Austrian fleet defeated an Italian fleet, also the first major sea battle between ironclads. It took place on 20 July 1866. The setting was Adriatic Sea and Vis. It was part of the Austro-Prussian War and the Third Italian War of Independence. Those involved included the Kingdom of Italy and the Austrian Empire.
Before and after
- 29 January 1866Birth of Romain Rolland
- from April 1866 to October 1871Fenian raids
- from 14 June 1866 to 26 July 1866Austro-Prussian War
- from 20 June 1866 to 12 August 1866Third Italian War of Independence
- 20 July 1866Battle of Lissa
- 28 July 1866Birth of Beatrix Potter
- 12 August 1866Birth of Jacinto Benavente
- from 18 August 1866 to 10 May 1871Unification of Germany
- September 1866Construction of Moscow Conservatory
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