Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1831 Ras Marye of Yejju's triumphant march into Tigray results in the defeat and death of Dejazmach Sabagadis in the Battle of Debre Abbay, altering the political landscape of the region.
1831 The Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, the first removal treaty in accordance with the Indian Removal Act, is proclaimed. The Choctaws in Mississippi cede land east of the river in exchange for payment and land in the West.
1831 The French Foreign Legion's creation by Louis Philippe transformed the foreign regiments of the Kingdom of France into a legendary fighting force.
1831 A significant moment in U.S. history, the City Bank (now Citibank) on Wall Street fell victim to the first documented bank heist, resulting in the eventual recovery of most of the stolen $245,000 (1831 values).
1831 The Great Bosnian uprising reverberates as Bosniaks valiantly rebel against Turkish rule, marking a significant chapter in Balkan history.
1831 Pedro II ascends the imperial throne of Brazil, a pivotal moment in the nation's history that would shape its future.
1831 Manchester, England witnesses a structural disaster when soldiers marching on the Broughton Suspension Bridge inadvertently trigger its collapse.
1831 The University of Alabama was founded in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, carving a path for education and enlightenment in the Southern United States.
1831 A patriotic melody was born as Samuel Francis Smith composed "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" for Boston's grand July 4th celebrations.
1831 Wallachia adopted the Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law, on this day in 1831, setting the stage for Romania's future development.
1831 On this day in 1831, the Seneca and Shawnee people made an agreement to cede their land in western Ohio, paving the way for changes in the region's history.
1831 Leopold I of Belgium's inauguration as the first king of the Belgians becomes a watershed moment in the nation's history, ushering in a new era of monarchy.
1831 The Treaty of Wapakoneta sees four hundred Shawnee people consenting to relinquish their Ohio lands in exchange for territory west of the Mississippi River, a pivotal event in Native American history.
1831 French intervention compels William I of the Netherlands to abandon his efforts to suppress the Belgian Revolution, contributing to Belgium's quest for autonomy.
1831 Nat Turner's rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia, ignited a larger conversation about slavery and racial tensions in the United States.
1831 In 1831, the rebellion led by Nat Turner among enslaved Virginians was suppressed, leaving an enduring mark on the history of slavery and resistance in the United States.
1831 Michael Faraday's discovery of electromagnetic induction revolutionizes science and technology, laying the foundation for countless innovations.
1831 The venerable Order of St. Gregory the Great takes its place in the annals of the Vatican's history, a distinguished recognition bestowed by Pope Gregory XVI, transcending religious boundaries.
1831 The coronation of William IV and Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen as King and Queen of the United Kingdom was a regal spectacle that marked a new chapter in British royal history.
1831 The Battle of Warsaw, in its thunderous conclusion, effectively quelled the Polish insurrection, reshaping the destiny of a nation yearning for independence.
1831 Ioannis Kapodistrias, the inaugural head of state of the Kingdom of Greece, falls victim to assassination, shaking the foundations of Greek sovereignty.
1831 Nat Turner faces arrest for his role in leading the deadliest slave rebellion in the annals of United States history.
1831 The hanging of Nat Turner in Jerusalem, Virginia, after inciting a violent slave uprising that shook the South.
1831 The year 1831 brings a significant change in the geopolitical landscape of South America as Ecuador and Venezuela are separated from Gran Colombia, reshaping the region's boundaries.
1831 Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams assumes his seat in the House of Representatives, continuing his public service.
1831 Jamaica experiences the outbreak of the Great Jamaican Slave Revolt, a significant chapter in the island's struggle for freedom.
1831 Charles Darwin embarks on HMS Beagle, initiating his groundbreaking journey where he lays the foundation for the theory of evolution.
1831 Gramercy Park, a cherished green oasis in New York City, was deeded to the city, preserving it as a haven of tranquility amidst urban chaos.
1831 The intrepid explorer James Clark Ross becomes the first European to reach the North Magnetic Pole, a remarkable achievement in the annals of polar exploration.
