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.
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1854
The Kansas–Nebraska Act becomes law establishing the U
The Kansas–Nebraska Act becomes law establishing the U
1854
Åland War: The British navy destroys merchant ships and about 16,000 tar barrels of the wholesale stocks area in Oulu, G
Åland War: The British navy destroys merchant ships and about 16,000 tar barrels of the wholesale stocks area in Oulu, G
1854
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
The Republican Party of the United States held its first convention in Jackson, Michigan.
1854
In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de…
In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de…
1854
USS Constellation (1854), the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy and current museum ship in…
USS Constellation (1854), the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy and current museum ship in…
1854
The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are…
The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are…
1854
Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma.
Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma.
1854
Florence Nightingale and a staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War.
Florence Nightingale and a staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War.
1854
The Battle of Balaclava takes place during the Crimean War. It is soon memorialized in verse as The Charge of the…
The Battle of Balaclava takes place during the Crimean War. It is soon memorialized in verse as The Charge of the…
1853
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
1853
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
1853
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade.
1853
Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.
Opening of the first major US world's fair, the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York City.
1853
Admiral Despointes formally takes possession of New Caledonia in the name of France.
Admiral Despointes formally takes possession of New Caledonia in the name of France.
1853
The Crimean War begins when the Ottoman Empire declares war on the Russian Empire.
The Crimean War begins when the Ottoman Empire declares war on the Russian Empire.
1852
Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco.
Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco.
1852
Outbreak of Revolution of September 11 resulting in the State of Buenos Aires declaring independence as a Republic.
Outbreak of Revolution of September 11 resulting in the State of Buenos Aires declaring independence as a Republic.
1852
Outbreak of Revolution of September 11 resulting in the State of Buenos Aires declaring independence as a Republic.
Outbreak of Revolution of September 11 resulting in the State of Buenos Aires declaring independence as a Republic.
1851
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier