1826

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1826 was a year in the early 19th century when several notable historical events occurred, including the death of both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4th, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence. It matters as a symbolic moment in American history, marking the passing of two founding fathers and representing a transition to a new generation of national leadership.

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point in time: 1826-01-01

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January 15: The French magazine Le Figaro begins publication.

1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar, the 1826th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 826th year of the 2nd millennium, the 26th year of the 19th century, and the 7th year of the 1820s decade. As of the start of 1826, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.