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.
1855
American Indian Wars: In Nebraska, 700 soldiers under United States General William S. Harney avenge the Grattan…
American Indian Wars: In Nebraska, 700 soldiers under United States General William S. Harney avenge the Grattan…
1855
Crimean War: The French assault the tower of Malakoff, leading to the capture of Sevastopol.
Crimean War: The French assault the tower of Malakoff, leading to the capture of Sevastopol.
1855
Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city.
Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city.
1855
The Philippine port of Iloilo is opened to world trade by the Spanish administration.
The Philippine port of Iloilo is opened to world trade by the Spanish administration.