Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1858 In 1858, British forces achieved victory over Rajab Ali Khan of Chittagong, a notable event during the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858.
1858 Napoleon III narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on January 14, 1858, orchestrated by Felice Orsini in Paris.
1858 The Wedding March's Debut: Felix Mendelssohn's Wedding March debuts, becoming a beloved wedding processional, forever linked to matrimonial celebrations.
1858 The inaugural Hallé concert in 1858 heralded the official founding of The Hallé orchestra, enriching the cultural tapestry of Manchester and the world.
1858 Bernadette Soubirous's inaugural vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary transpires in the serene sanctuary of Lourdes, France.
1858 The dissolution of the Wernerian Natural History Society marked the end of an era for this Scottish learned society. Its legacy, however, continues to influence the fields of natural history and science.
1858 Abraham Lincoln delivers his iconic "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, a critical moment in his political career and a prelude to the American Civil War.
1858 The exchange of scientific ideas between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, triggered by Wallace's paper, laid the foundation for the theory of evolution, a pivotal moment in biological science.
1858 A pivotal moment in the history of science, the joint reading of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's papers on evolution took place at the Linnean Society of London in 1858. This marked the initial acknowledgment of their groundbreaking work.
1858 The United States and Japan embark on a new era of diplomacy as they ink the Harris Treaty, setting the stage for evolving relations and international cooperation.
1858 The Government of India Act 1858 marked the transition from Company rule to the British Raj in India, a transformative moment in colonial history.
1858 The completion of the first transatlantic telegraph cable by Cyrus West Field enhances global communication for a brief period.
1858 The birth of Australian rules football was marked by the first-ever match between Melbourne Grammar and Scotch College.
1858 The towering Eiger of the Bernese Alps witnesses its inaugural ascent, led by Charles Barrington, Christian Almer, and Peter Bohren.
1858 The inauguration of the new transatlantic telegraph cable by U.S. President James Buchanan, including an exchange of greetings with Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, is marred by a weak signal that necessitates the temporary shutdown of the service.
1858 Charles Darwin published his groundbreaking theory of evolution through natural selection on this day. His work, alongside Alfred Russel Wallace's simultaneous theory, revolutionized the field of biology.
1858 The first of the Lincoln-Douglas debates commenced, setting the stage for significant discussions on slavery and politics in the lead-up to the Civil War.
1858 George Mary Searle's astronomical discovery in 1858, the asteroid 55 Pandora, expanded our knowledge of the celestial universe.
1858 Modified Julian Day zero is a significant moment in timekeeping history, serving as a reference point for precise astronomical calculations and calendar systems.
1858 Denver, Colorado, finds its origins as the city is officially founded on this date. This milestone marks the beginning of Denver's growth and development as a key urban center in the American West.
1858 Big Ben's transformation unfolds as the iconic bell is recast, resonating as the symbol of the Palace of Westminster.
1858 Lourdes, France, bears witness to a celestial spectacle as the Blessed Virgin Mary graces Bernadette Soubirous with her last apparition—a momentous event that continues to inspire pilgrims and seekers of divine grace.
