Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1847 The world's first "Mercy" Hospital was founded in Pittsburgh, laying the foundation for modern healthcare institutions.
1847 Samuel Colt secured his first contract for the sale of revolver pistols to the United States government.
1847 The Treaty of Cahuenga ends the Mexican–American War in California.
1847 Westward expansion in the United States gained momentum as John C. Frémont assumed the role of Governor in the newly established California Territory.
1847 The renaming of Yerba Buena to San Francisco in 1847 marked the birth of a city that would grow into a global cultural and economic powerhouse.
1847 A glimmer of hope emerges as the first group of rescuers reaches the stranded Donner Party, offering relief during their perilous journey.
1847 Mexican history took a dramatic turn on this day in 1847, setting in motion events that would leave an enduring impact on the nation.
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1847 During the Mexican-American War, significant events unfolded in Mexican history.
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1847 A single gunshot fired by an English sailor led to the opening of the Wanganui Campaign during the New Zealand Wars. This conflict altered the course of history in New Zealand and among its indigenous Māori population.
1847 The American victory at the Battle of Cerro Gordo in Mexico paved the way for further military actions and territorial expansion during the Mexican-American War.
1847 In 1847, Brigham Young's leadership led 148 Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley, marking the birth of Salt Lake City and a new chapter in American history.
1847 Richard March Hoe's 1847 patent for the rotary-type printing press revolutionized the printing industry, shaping the dissemination of information for generations.
1847 Ulises Heureaux, the 27th President of the Dominican Republic, meets a tragic fate as he is assassinated.
1847 In Mexico, a pivotal moment in history quietly unfolds, setting the stage for future events that would shape the nation's destiny.
1847 Mexican history unfolds on this day in 1847.
1847 In a momentous decision, slavery is officially abolished in the Swedish colony of Saint Barthélemy.
1847 The publication of the novel "Jane Eyre" in London in 1847, authored by Charlotte Brontë, became a timeless classic in English literature.
1847 Scottish physician Sir James Young Simpson made a groundbreaking discovery on November 4, 1847, when he revealed the anaesthetic properties of chloroform, revolutionizing medicine and surgery.
1847 Amidst thick fog, the passenger ship Stephen Whitney meets its tragic fate off the southern coast of Ireland, claiming 92 lives out of 110 on board and catalyzing the construction of the Fastnet Rock lighthouse.
1847 The second Canadian railway line, the Montreal and Lachine Railroad, opened its tracks on this day in 1847, transforming transportation in Canada and aiding in the nation's growth.
1847 The Sonderbund conflict concludes with the defeat of the separatist Sonderbund by joint Swiss forces under General Guillaume-Henri Dufour, preserving Swiss unity and stability.
1847 The Cayuse War erupts as Cayuse and Umatilla Indians kill missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others, igniting a turbulent chapter in the Pacific Northwest's history.
1847 Jefferson Davis's election to the U.S. Senate sets the stage for his future role in the American Civil War.
