1839
The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world".
The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world".
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1839
The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China.
The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China.
1839
Battle of Kowloon: British vessels open fire on Chinese war junks enforcing a food sales embargo on the British…
Battle of Kowloon: British vessels open fire on Chinese war junks enforcing a food sales embargo on the British…
1839
The United Kingdom declares war on the Qing dynasty of China.
The United Kingdom declares war on the Qing dynasty of China.
1838
The French Army captures Veracruz in the Pastry War
The French Army captures Veracruz in the Pastry War
1838
The Anti-Corn Law League is established by Richard Cobden.
The Anti-Corn Law League is established by Richard Cobden.
1837
Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic d
Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic d
1837
Houston is incorporated by the Republic of Texas
Houston is incorporated by the Republic of Texas
1837
Three African soldiers in the 1st West India Regiment – Daaga, Edward Coffin and Maurice Ogston – were executed for…
Three African soldiers in the 1st West India Regiment – Daaga, Edward Coffin and Maurice Ogston – were executed for…
1836
Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican Gene
Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican Gene
1836
Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican Gene
Texas Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto: Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican Gene
1836
Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General
Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General
1836
Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.
Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.
1836
British parliament accepts registration of births, marriages and deaths.
British parliament accepts registration of births, marriages and deaths.
1836
Sam Houston is elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Sam Houston is elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
1836
The Riograndense Republic is proclaimed by rebels after defeating Empire of Brazil's troops in the Battle of Seival,…
The Riograndense Republic is proclaimed by rebels after defeating Empire of Brazil's troops in the Battle of Seival,…
1836
The Riograndense Republic is proclaimed by rebels after defeating Empire of Brazil's troops in the Battle of Seival,…
The Riograndense Republic is proclaimed by rebels after defeating Empire of Brazil's troops in the Battle of Seival,…