Queen Victoria: 1819 - 1901 By grahamer May 24, 1819 "Victoria Day" Queen Victoria is born Jun 12, 1837 William IV out; Queen Victoria in King of England dies. Queen Victoria ascends the thrown. Jun 28, 1838 Queen Victoria's corronation Mar 12, 1845 Start of the Irish famine Mar 12, 1853 Crimean War begins Apr 12, 1861 Civil War begins Dec 14, 1861 Prince Albert dies Queen Victoria goes into a long-lasting depression Jan 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation May 26, 1865 Civil War ends Mar 12, 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China Jan 22, 1901 Queen Victoria dies