1854
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
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1854
In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de…
In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de…
1854
USS Constellation (1854), the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy and current museum ship in…
USS Constellation (1854), the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy and current museum ship in…
1854
The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are…
The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are…
1853
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
1853
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
1853
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
1853
Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.
Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.
1852
Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco.
Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco.
1851
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier
1851
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier
1850
The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina
The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina
1850
The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina
The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina
1850
U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies after eating raw fruit and iced milk; he is succeeded in office by Vice President…
U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies after eating raw fruit and iced milk; he is succeeded in office by Vice President…
1850
U.S. President Millard Fillmore is sworn in, a day after becoming president upon Zachary Taylor's death.
U.S. President Millard Fillmore is sworn in, a day after becoming president upon Zachary Taylor's death.
1849
The Governor General of Canada, Lord Elgin, signs the Rebellion Losses Bill, outraging Montreal's English population and
The Governor General of Canada, Lord Elgin, signs the Rebellion Losses Bill, outraging Montreal's English population and
1849
The May Uprising in Dresden begins: The last of the German revolutions of 1848–49
The May Uprising in Dresden begins: The last of the German revolutions of 1848–49
1849
The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished
The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished