Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1842 Dr. William Brydon becomes famous for being the sole survivor of the First Anglo-Afghan War's army in Afghanistan.
1842 The Battle of Debre Tabor on February 7, 1842, witnessed Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, prevailing over the formidable warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien. This hard-fought battle reshaped the political landscape of Ethiopia in the 19th century.
1842 In 1842, John Greenough secured the first U.S. patent for his innovative sewing machine, revolutionizing the textile industry.
1842 Milan bore witness to the première performance of Giuseppe Verdi's third opera, "Nabucco," a work that would elevate Verdi to the ranks of Italy's greatest opera composers.
1842 The first documented discovery of gold in California occurred at Rancho San Francisco, an event that would foreshadow the California Gold Rush by six years.
1842 Emma Smith takes the helm as the president of the newly formed Female Relief Society of Nauvoo, an organization with a mission to provide aid and support to women in the Latter Day Saint movement.
1842 The harmonious notes of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra filled the air for the first time on this day, conducted by Otto Nicolai, marking the inception of a beloved musical tradition.
1842 Dr. Crawford Long administered ether anesthesia for the first time during a surgical operation in the United States, ushering in a revolutionary era in medical practice.
1842 The bustling streets of Paris were marred by tragedy as a train derailed and ignited into a deadly inferno, resulting in the loss of between 52 and 200 lives. This incident underscored the inherent risks of early rail travel.
1842 A caravan of pioneers embarks on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, initiating an arduous journey to the Pacific Northwest, etching their mark in American history.
1842 John Francis makes a daring assassination attempt on Queen Victoria as she travels with Prince Albert down Constitution Hill in London.
1842 The Lombard Street riot erupted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as a testament to the challenges faced during a period of social and economic turmoil.
1842 Diplomacy prevails as the Webster-Ashburton Treaty is signed, resolving boundary disputes between the United States and British North America.
1842 The American Indian Wars witness the conclusion of the Second Seminole War, as the Seminoles are forcibly removed from Florida, marking a somber chapter in Native American history.
1842 The signing of the Treaty of Nanking ends the First Opium War and marks a turning point in British-Chinese relations.
1842 The New York Philharmonic makes its dazzling debut, enchanting audiences with its inaugural concert. Founded by Ureli Corelli Hill, this event heralds the start of a rich musical tradition that resonates through the ages.
