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