1855
American adventurer William Walker departs from San Francisco with about 60 men to conquer Nicaragua
American adventurer William Walker departs from San Francisco with about 60 men to conquer Nicaragua
1855 in History
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1855
The American adventurer William Walker conquers Nicaragua
The American adventurer William Walker conquers Nicaragua
1855
Twentieth opera of Giuseppe Verdi, Les vêpres siciliennes ("The Sicilian Vespers"), is premiered in Paris
Twentieth opera of Giuseppe Verdi, Les vêpres siciliennes ("The Sicilian Vespers"), is premiered in Paris
1855
Sigma Chi fraternity is founded in North America
Sigma Chi fraternity is founded in North America
1855
Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States.
Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States.
1855
The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published in Brooklyn.
The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published in Brooklyn.
1855
The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps.
The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps.