1842
A train derails and catches fire in Paris, killing between 52 and 200 people
A train derails and catches fire in Paris, killing between 52 and 200 people
1842 in History
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1842
The first edition of The Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine, was published
The first edition of The Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine, was published
1842
The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, wit
The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, wit
1842
John Francis attempts to murder Queen Victoria as she drives down Constitution Hill in London with Prince Albert
John Francis attempts to murder Queen Victoria as she drives down Constitution Hill in London with Prince Albert
1842
The Lombard Street riot erupts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Lombard Street riot erupts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
1842
The Webster–Ashburton Treaty is signed, establishing the United States–Canada border east of the Rocky Mountains.
The Webster–Ashburton Treaty is signed, establishing the United States–Canada border east of the Rocky Mountains.
1842
American Indian Wars: Second Seminole War ends, with the Seminoles forced from Florida.
American Indian Wars: Second Seminole War ends, with the Seminoles forced from Florida.
1842
Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War.
Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War.