Historical Events In 1840
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Feb 16 American Charles Wilkes discovers Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica on this day in history.
Feb 22 On this day in history f August Bebel, German social-democrat
Feb 23 In the year 1840 carl Menger, Austrian economist
Feb 25 Alexis Hollander, composer in the year 1840.
Feb 29 John Philip Holland, Liscannor Ireland, pioneer in submarine building on this day in history.
Mar 01 On this day in history adolphe Thiers becomes prime minister of France.
Mar 02 Heinrich Olbers, German astronomer (comets & asteroids), dies at 81 in the year 1840.
Mar 05 Constance Fenimore Woolson, NH, writer (Jupiter Lights) on this day in history.
Mar 07 On this day in history tornado strikes Natchez MS, kills 317
Mar 08 On this day in history franco Faccio, Italian composer/conductor
Mar 11 Edmund Kirby Jr, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1863 on this day in history.
Mar 12 Friedrich Westenholz, composer, dies at 61 on this day in history.
Mar 14 José Zorilla's "El Zapatero y el Rey", premieres in Madrid on this day in history.
Mar 14 On this day in history jose Zorilla's "El Zapatero y el Rey," premieres in Madrid
Mar 23 Draper takes 1st successful photo of the Moon (daguerrotype) in the year 1840.
Mar 26 Carli Zoeller, composer in the year 1840.
Mar 28 In the year 1840 mehemed Emin Pasja, German explorer/governor (Equatoria)
Mar 28 On this day in history simon-Antoine-Jean Lhuillier, Swiss mathematician, dies at 89
Mar 30 George (Beau) Brummell, Dandy, dies in the year 1840.
Mar 31 On this day in history john Herbert Kelly, Brig General (Confederate Army), died in 1864
Apr 02 The birth of Emile Zola, French author in the year 1840.
Apr 11 In the year 1840 john Conrad Nordqvist, composer
Apr 12 On this day in history edmond Audran, composer
Apr 19 Andrea Bezzola, writer in the year 1840.
Apr 21 In the year 1840 franz Xaver Haberl, German priest/musicologist (Magister choralis)
Apr 25 James Dearing, Brig General (Confederate Army), died in 1865 on this day in history.
Apr 27 Edward Whymper, 1st to climb Matterhorn (1865) on this day in history.
Apr 27 Foundation stone for new Palace of Westminster, London, laid by wife of Sir Charles Barry on this day in history.
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 on this day in history.
May 05 Gottlob Benedikt Bierey, composer, dies at 67 on this day in history.
May 06 On this day in history 1st postage stamps (Penny Black) issued (Great Britain)
May 06 In the year 1840 the first postage stamps (Penny Black) issued (Great Britain) (try and buy it now!)
May 07 On this day in history peter Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Votkinsk Rus, composer (1812 Overture) [NS]
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