Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1857 California experienced a major earthquake in 1857, known as the Fort Tejon earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.9, causing widespread shaking and significant damage in Central and Southern California.
1857 South Asia witnesses a significant educational milestone as the University of Calcutta is formally founded, laying the groundwork for future academic excellence.
1857 The echoes of war reverberate globally as France and the United Kingdom declare war on China, marking the onset of the Second Opium War.
1857 On this day in 1857, Elisha Otis achieved a remarkable feat by installing his first elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City. This invention revolutionized vertical transportation and continues to shape urban landscapes worldwide.
1857 Sepoy Mangal Pandey of the 34th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry, ignites a rebellion against the East India Company's rule, setting in motion the protracted Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.
1857 The birth of Spiritualism in France was marked by the publication of "The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec. This event set the stage for a movement exploring communication with the spirit world, delving into the mysteries of the afterlife.
1857 The disbandment of the 34th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry by the East India Company marked a significant chapter in the lead-up to the War of Indian Independence, triggered by the sepoys' unrest.
1857 The Indian Rebellion of 1857 commences with Sepoys rebelling against their British commanding officers in Meerut, sparking a pivotal moment in India's quest for independence.
1857 The year 1857 witnessed a pivotal moment during the Indian Rebellion when Indian rebels successfully seized control of Delhi from the British, marking a significant turning point in the struggle for independence.
1857 The first investiture of the Victoria Cross in Hyde Park, London, honors extraordinary acts of valor and bravery, setting a precedent for recognition of heroism.
1857 Louis Faidherbe's arrival in Senegal in 1857 marked the effective end of El Hajj Umar Tall's war against the French, a turning point in colonial Africa.
1857 In 1857, during the Indian Rebellion, a remarkable and heroic stand was made by sixty-eight men. They valiantly held out for eight days against a formidable force consisting of 2,500 to 3,000 mutinying sepoys and 8,000 irregular forces, showcasing extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.
1857 The Panic of 1857 engulfs the United States, triggering one of the most severe economic crises in the nation's history, with far-reaching consequences for its citizens.
1857 The Mountain Meadows massacre in 1857, where Mormon settlers clashed with a peaceful emigrant wagon train, remains a haunting and contentious chapter in American history.
1857 The Mountain Meadows massacre unfolds as Mormon settlers and Paiutes massacre 120 pioneers at Mountain Meadows, Utah, a tragic and controversial episode in Western history.
1857 Tragedy strikes the SS Central America as it sinks off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, claiming the lives of 426 passengers and crew, including the valiant Captain William Lewis Herndon.
1857 Troops loyal to the East India Company recapture Delhi, ending the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and impacting British colonial rule.
1857 The tragic sinking of the Russian warship Lefort in the Gulf of Finland, with the loss of all 826 lives.
1857 Sheffield F.C., the world's oldest active football club, was founded in England, laying the foundation for modern association football.
1857 The Second Relief of Lucknow in 1857 witnessed the awarding of twenty-four Victoria Crosses in a single day, a testament to the valor displayed during the Indian Mutiny.
1857 Queen Victoria made a historic choice by designating Ottawa, once a humble logging town, as the capital of the Province of Canada, reshaping the nation's political landscape.
1857 The Supreme Court of the United States issues a pivotal ruling that would impact the nation's legal landscape for generations.
1857 The publication of Charles Baudelaire's iconic work, "Les Fleurs du Mal," marks a watershed moment in French literature and poetry.
1857 The Revolution of the Ganhadores ignites in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, as residents rise against oppressive colonial rule.
