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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
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
Bear Flag Revolt begins: Anglo settlers in Sonoma, California, start a rebellion against Mexico and proclaim the Califor
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
US troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the US conquest of California.
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.
Astronomers Urbain Le Verrier, John Couch Adams and Johann Gottfried Galle collaborate on the discovery of Neptune.
Mexican–American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey.
William T. G. Morton administers ether anesthesia during a surgical operation.
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…
The treaty of Tangier ends the Franco-Moroccan War, which Morroco lost, and forces it to recognise the French…
The treaty of Tangier ends the Franco-Moroccan War, which Morroco lost, and forces it to recognise the French…
The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes pla
Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity"
Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity"
King Otto of Greece is forced to grant a constitution following an uprising in Athens.