The 1850s

Explore 193 historical events from 1850–1859.

1856 170 years ago

Pedro Lascuráin, Mexican politician (died 1952)

Pedro José Domingo de la Calzada Manuel María Lascuráin Paredes was a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the 38th president of Mexico for 45 minutes on 19 February 1913, t…

Pedro Lascuráin, Mexican politician (died 1952)

1856 170 years ago

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Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum…

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1856 170 years ago

Major Henry C

Henry Constantine Wayne was a United States Army officer, and is known for his commanding the expedition to test the U.S. Camel Corps as part of Secretary of War Jefferson Davis's …

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