1838
The French Army captures Veracruz in the Pastry War
The French Army captures Veracruz in the Pastry War
1838 in History
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1838
Nicaragua declares independence from the Central American Federation
Nicaragua declares independence from the Central American Federation
1838
Myall Creek massacre: Twenty-eight Aboriginal Australians are murdered
Myall Creek massacre: Twenty-eight Aboriginal Australians are murdered
1838
Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom
Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom
1838
Ralph Waldo Emerson delivers the Divinity School Address at Harvard Divinity School, discounting Biblical miracles and…
Ralph Waldo Emerson delivers the Divinity School Address at Harvard Divinity School, discounting Biblical miracles and…
1838
The Wilkes Expedition, which would explore the Puget Sound and Antarctica, weighs anchor at Hampton Roads.
The Wilkes Expedition, which would explore the Puget Sound and Antarctica, weighs anchor at Hampton Roads.
1838
Saint Andrew's Scots School, the oldest school of British origin in South America, is established.
Saint Andrew's Scots School, the oldest school of British origin in South America, is established.
1838
Future abolitionist Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery.
Future abolitionist Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery.
1838
The Anti-Corn Law League is established by Richard Cobden.
The Anti-Corn Law League is established by Richard Cobden.