1868
Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer"
Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer"
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1868
Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer".
Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer".
1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and…
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and…
1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and…
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and…
1867
The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into…
The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into…
1867
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is established in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the first dental school in the U.S.…
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is established in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the first dental school in the U.S.…
1866
Peruvian defenders fight off the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Callao
Peruvian defenders fight off the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Callao
1866
The United States Congress establishes the nickel
The United States Congress establishes the nickel
1866
Battle of Custoza: An Austrian army defeats the Italian army during the Austro-Prussian War
Battle of Custoza: An Austrian army defeats the Italian army during the Austro-Prussian War
1866
Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs.
Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs.
1866
Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Italian…
Austro-Prussian War: Battle of Lissa: The Austrian Navy, led by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, defeats the Italian…
1866
Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War.
Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War.
1866
Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War.
Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War.
1866
The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army. Lieutenant General Ulysses…
The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army. Lieutenant General Ulysses…
1866
The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army. Lieutenant General Ulysses…
The United States Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army. Lieutenant General Ulysses…
1866
At the age of 18, Vinnie Ream becomes the first and youngest female artist to receive a commission from the United…
At the age of 18, Vinnie Ream becomes the first and youngest female artist to receive a commission from the United…
1866
Armed Confederate veterans in New Orleans riot against a meeting of Radical Republicans, killing 48 people and…
Armed Confederate veterans in New Orleans riot against a meeting of Radical Republicans, killing 48 people and…
1866
The Grand Duchy of Baden announces its withdrawal from the German Confederation and signs a treaty of peace and…
The Grand Duchy of Baden announces its withdrawal from the German Confederation and signs a treaty of peace and…
1866
The Grand Duchy of Baden announces its withdrawal from the German Confederation and signs a treaty of peace and…
The Grand Duchy of Baden announces its withdrawal from the German Confederation and signs a treaty of peace and…