Explore 202 historical events from 1830–1839.
Józef Wieniawski was a Polish pianist, composer, conductor and teacher. He was born in Lublin, the younger brother of the famous violinist Henryk Wieniawski. After Franz Liszt, he …
Józef Wieniawski, Polish pianist and composer (died 1912)
James Butler Hickok, better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gu…
Wild Bill Hickok, American police officer (died 1876)
George Coppinger Ashlin was an Irish architect, particularly noted for his work on churches and cathedrals, and who became President of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ire…
George Ashlin, Irish architect, co-designed St Colman's Cathedral (died 1921)
Alois Hitler was an Austrian civil servant in the customs service and the father of Adolf Hitler, dictator of Nazi Germany.
Alois Hitler, Austrian civil servant (died 1903)
Anne Isabella, Lady Ritchie, eldest daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray, was an English writer, whose several novels were appreciated in their time and made her a central figur…
Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie, English author (died 1919)
Ernst Heinrich Gustav Laas was a German gymnasium teacher, philosopher of positivism and education, and chair of philosophy and pedagogy at the University of Strasbourg. The insigh…
Ernst Laas, German philosopher and academic (died 1885)
Antonio Pastor was an American impresario, variety performer and theatre owner who became one of the founding forces behind American vaudeville in the mid-to-late-nineteenth centur…
Tony Pastor, American impresario, variety performer and theatre owner (died 1908)
Michele Rua was an Italian Catholic priest and professed member of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Rua was a student under Don Bosco and was also the latter's first collaborator in the…
Michele Rua, Italian Catholic priest and saint (died 1910)
Alexander Dmitriyevich Balashov was a Russian general and statesman.
Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (born 1770)
Joseph Grimaldi was an English actor, comedian and dancer, who became the most popular English entertainer of the Regency era. In the early 19th century, he expanded the role of Cl…
Joseph Grimaldi, English actor, comedian and dancer (born 1779)
Count Giacomo Taldegardo Francesco di Sales Saverio Pietro Leopardi was an Italian poet, philosopher, essayist, and philologist. Considered the greatest Italian poet of the 19th ce…
Giacomo Leopardi, Italian poet and philosopher (born 1798)
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded…
William IV of the United Kingdom (born 1765)
In April 1837, a fire broke out in the Indian city of Surat, then under British East India Company rule. It resulted in more than 500 deaths and the destruction of 9,737 houses in …
A fire broke out in Surat, India, which went on to destroy about 75% of the city
The term Yankee and its contracted form Yank have several interrelated meanings, all referring to people from the United States. Their various meanings depend on the context, and…
Tensions between Yankees and Irish Americans in Boston, Massachusetts, erupted in the Broad Street Riot
Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of …
Queen Victoria (pictured) acceded to the British throne, beginning a 63-year reign
The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States. It is a bicameral legislature, including a lower body, the U.S. House of Repres…
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The Texas Revolution was a rebellion by Anglo-American immigrants as well as Hispanic Texans against the centralist government of Mexico in the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. T…
Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican Gene
The Texas Revolution was a rebellion by Anglo-American immigrants as well as Hispanic Texans against the centralist government of Mexico in the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. T…
Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be male, Catholic, and either born in Ireland or of Irish descent. Its largest membership …
Formation of Ancient Order of Hibernians
Francis Baily was an English astronomer. He is most famous for his observations of "Baily's beads" during a total eclipse of the Sun. Baily was also a major figure in the early his…
Francis Baily observes "Baily's beads" during an annular eclipse
Max Eyth was a German engineer and writer.
Max Eyth, German engineer and author (died 1906)
Ferdinand Monoyer was a French ophthalmologist, known for introducing the dioptre in 1872.
Ferdinand Monoyer, French ophthalmologist, invented the Monoyer chart (died 1912)
Virginie (Marie) Loveling was a Flemish author of poetry, novels, essays and children's stories. She also wrote under the pseudonym W. E. C. Walter. She did write sentimentally ear…
Virginie Loveling, Belgian author and poet (died 1923)
Jay Gould was an American railroad magnate and financial speculator who founded the Gould business dynasty. He is generally identified as one of the robber barons of the Gilded Age…
Jay Gould, American businessman and financier (died 1892)