Page 3: Historical Events In 1850
Thursday, 08 May 2025
Apr 07 In the year 1850 william Lisle Bowles, English poet (14 Sonnets), dies at 87
Apr 08 On this day in history sF County Govt established
Apr 08 In the year 1850 william Henry Welch, US, pathologist (founded John Hopkins)
Apr 09 Herman Zumpe, composer in the year 1850.
Apr 09 William Prout, physician/chemist, dies on this day in history.
Apr 15 City of San Francisco incorporated on this day in history.
Apr 15 John Munroe Longyear, US, capitalist/bank president in the year 1850.
Apr 16 Herbert Baxter Adams, US, historian (American Historical Assn) on this day in history.
Apr 16 Marie [Gresholtz] Tussaud, maker of wax figures, dies in the year 1850.
Apr 19 Edward John Gregory, painter/engraver on this day in history.
Apr 20 On this day in history daniel Chester, French/American sculptor (Minute Man)
Apr 23 On this day in history william Wordsworth, poet, dies at 80
Apr 24 Louis Alexandre Piccinni, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.
Apr 25 In the year 1850 paul Julius Reuter, use 40 pigeons to carry stock market prices
May 01 On this day in history john Geary becomes 1st SF mayor
May 01 John Geary becomes first San Fransisco mayor on this day in history.
May 09 Louis-Joseph Gay-Lussac, chemist/physicist, dies in the year 1850.
May 10 On this day in history thomas Johnstone Lipton, Glasgow, yachtsman/tea magnate (Lipton Tea)
May 11 In the year 1850 work starts on 1st brick building in SF
May 11 Work starts on first brick building in San Fransisco on this day in history.
May 16 In the year 1850 arthur Henry Mann, organist/composer
May 17 On this day in history antonio Scontrino, composer
May 18 On this day in history oliver Heaviside, London, physicist (predicted ionosphere)
May 20 Eaton Faning, composer in the year 1850.
May 21 Washington Navy Yard begins work on first castings for the Dahlgren guns in the year 1850.
May 22 Johann Schrammel, composer on this day in history.
May 24 Ernest Albert Waterlow, water-color painter on this day in history.
May 24 On this day in history jane Porter, novelist (Scottish Chiefs), dies at 74
May 26 Christine [Elizabeth C] Poolman, Dutch actress (Stupid force) on this day in history.
May 27 In the year 1850 mormon Temple in Nauvoo IL destroyed by tornado
May 27 On this day in history mormon Temple in Nauvoo Illinois destroyed by tornado
Jun 04 Empire Engine Company No 1 organized on this day in history.
Jun 04 On this day in history willem F Mauritius HK, prince of Orange, dies at 74
Jun 06 Karl F Braun, Germany, co-developed wireless telegraphy (Nobel 1909) in the year 1850.
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