1837
A fire broke out in Surat, India, which went on to destroy about 75% of the city
A fire broke out in Surat, India, which went on to destroy about 75% of the city
1837 in History
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1837
Tensions between Yankees and Irish Americans in Boston, Massachusetts, erupted in the Broad Street Riot
Tensions between Yankees and Irish Americans in Boston, Massachusetts, erupted in the Broad Street Riot
1837
Queen Victoria (pictured) acceded to the British throne, beginning a 63-year reign
Queen Victoria (pictured) acceded to the British throne, beginning a 63-year reign
1837
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and…
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and…
1837
Daaga and two other African soldiers in the British Army's 1st West India Regiment were executed for their role in the…
Daaga and two other African soldiers in the British Army's 1st West India Regiment were executed for their role in the…