1848
Governor-General Peter von Scholten emancipates all remaining slaves in the Danish West Indies.
Governor-General Peter von Scholten emancipates all remaining slaves in the Danish West Indies.
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1848
Oregon Territory is organized by act of Congress.
Oregon Territory is organized by act of Congress.
1848
Pica Law (Legge Pica), a form of martial law, is established as the Italian government passes this anti-brigandage law…
Pica Law (Legge Pica), a form of martial law, is established as the Italian government passes this anti-brigandage law…
1848
California Gold Rush: The New York Herald breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States of the gold rush in…
California Gold Rush: The New York Herald breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States of the gold rush in…
1847
Shooting of a Māori by an English sailor results in the opening of the Wanganui Campaign of the New Zealand Wars
Shooting of a Māori by an English sailor results in the opening of the Wanganui Campaign of the New Zealand Wars
1847
American victory at the battle of Cerro Gordo opens the way for invasion of Mexico
American victory at the battle of Cerro Gordo opens the way for invasion of Mexico
1847
Qajar Iran and the Ottoman Empire determine their international boundary in the second treaty of Erzurum
Qajar Iran and the Ottoman Empire determine their international boundary in the second treaty of Erzurum
1847
Qajar Iran and the Ottoman Empire determine their international boundary in the second treaty of Erzurum
Qajar Iran and the Ottoman Empire determine their international boundary in the second treaty of Erzurum
1846
Thornton Affair: Open conflict begins over the disputed border of Texas, triggering the Mexican–American War
Thornton Affair: Open conflict begins over the disputed border of Texas, triggering the Mexican–American War
1846
Mexican–American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first
Mexican–American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first
1846
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer
1846
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer
Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the Amer
1846
Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States
Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States
1846
Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States
Mexican–American War: President Mariano Paredes of Mexico unofficially declares war on the United States
1846
Bear Flag Revolt begins: Anglo settlers in Sonoma, California, start a rebellion against Mexico and proclaim the Califor
Bear Flag Revolt begins: Anglo settlers in Sonoma, California, start a rebellion against Mexico and proclaim the Califor
1846
The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1
The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1
1846
The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1
The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1
1846
US troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the US conquest of California.
US troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the US conquest of California.
1846
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.
1844
Governor-general of the Philippines Narciso Claveria, signs a decree to reform the country's calendar by skipping…
Governor-general of the Philippines Narciso Claveria, signs a decree to reform the country's calendar by skipping…