Page 7: Historical Events In 1848
Wednesday, 02 July 2025
Dec 25 New Haven Railroad opens on this day in history.
Dec 26 On this day in history 1st gold seekers arrive in Panama en route to SF
Dec 26 First gold seekers arrive in Panama en route to San Francisco on this day in history.
Dec 26 William & Ellen Craft escape from slavery in Georgia on this day in history.
Dec 29 In the year 1848 gas lights 1st installed at White House (Polk's administration)
Dec 29 On this day in history gas lights first installed at White House (Polk's administration)
Dec 29 Gaslights are installed in the White House in the year 1848.
Dec 30 Mary Frances Allitsen, composer on this day in history.
Dec 31 Oliver Shaw, composer, dies at 69 on this day in history.