Historical Events In 1840
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Feb 16 American Charles Wilkes discovers Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica on this day in history.
Feb 22 In the year 1840 f August Bebel, German social-democrat
Feb 23 Carl Menger, Austrian economist in the year 1840.
Feb 25 On this day in history alexis Hollander, composer
Feb 29 John Philip Holland, Liscannor Ireland, pioneer in submarine building on this day in history.
Mar 01 Adolphe Thiers becomes prime minister of France on this day in history.
Mar 02 On this day in history heinrich Olbers, German astronomer (comets & asteroids), dies at 81
Mar 05 On this day in history constance Fenimore Woolson, NH, writer (Jupiter Lights)
Mar 07 Tornado strikes Natchez MS, kills 317 in the year 1840.
Mar 08 Franco Faccio, Italian composer/conductor in the year 1840.
Mar 11 On this day in history edmund Kirby Jr, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1863
Mar 12 In the year 1840 friedrich Westenholz, composer, dies at 61
Mar 14 In the year 1840 josé Zorilla's "El Zapatero y el Rey", premieres in Madrid
Mar 14 Jose Zorilla's "El Zapatero y el Rey," premieres in Madrid in the year 1840.
Mar 23 On this day in history draper takes 1st successful photo of the Moon (daguerrotype)
Mar 26 Carli Zoeller, composer on this day in history.
Mar 28 On this day in history mehemed Emin Pasja, German explorer/governor (Equatoria)
Mar 28 Simon-Antoine-Jean Lhuillier, Swiss mathematician, dies at 89 on this day in history.
Mar 30 On this day in history george (Beau) Brummell, Dandy, dies
Mar 31 John Herbert Kelly, Brig General (Confederate Army), died in 1864 in the year 1840.
Apr 02 The birth of Emile Zola, French author on this day in history.
Apr 11 On this day in history john Conrad Nordqvist, composer
Apr 12 In the year 1840 edmond Audran, composer
Apr 19 Andrea Bezzola, writer on this day in history.
Apr 21 Franz Xaver Haberl, German priest/musicologist (Magister choralis) on this day in history.
Apr 25 James Dearing, Brig General (Confederate Army), died in 1865 in the year 1840.
Apr 27 Edward Whymper, 1st to climb Matterhorn (1865) on this day in history.
Apr 27 On this day in history foundation stone for new Palace of Westminster, London, laid by wife of Sir Charles Barry.
May 01 1st adhesive postage stamps ("Penny Blacks" from England) issued in the year 1840.
May 01 The first adhesive postage stamps ("Penny Blacks" from England) issued in the year 1840.
May 05 Gottlob Benedikt Bierey, composer, dies at 67 in the year 1840.
May 06 In the year 1840 1st postage stamps (Penny Black) issued (Great Britain)
May 06 On this day in history the first postage stamps (Penny Black) issued (Great Britain) (try and buy it now!)
May 07 Peter Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Votkinsk Rus, composer (1812 Overture) [NS] in the year 1840.
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