November 4 – 1840 United States presidential election: William Henry Harrison defeats Martin Van Buren in a landslide. December 7 – David Livingstone leaves Britain for Africa. December …

The 1840s (pronounced "eighteen-forties") was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1, 1840, and ended on December 31, 1849. The decade was noted in Europe for …

January 19, 1840 - Antarctica is claimed for the United States when Captain Charles Wilkes circumnavigates the continent and claims Wilkes Land for the nation. June 1, 1840 - The …

Events from the year 1840 in the United States. January 13–14 – The steamship Lexington burns and sinks in icy waters, 4 miles off the coast of Long Island; 139 die, only 4 survive. January …

Historical events from year 1840. Learn about 48 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1840 or search by date or keyword.

Jul 3, 2019 · The years from 1840 to 1850 were marked by war, political changes, a gold rush in California, and many other important events in America and around the world.

Jan 4, 2025 · William Henry Harrison, a member of the Whig party, defeated Martin Van Buren, the incumbent President of the United States, in a highly contested election. Harrison was a …

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. During an exploring expedition, Captain Charles Wilkes …

May 13, 2024 · The 1840 population census was the Sixth Decennial Census of the United States. Taken every 10 years since 1790, census records provide a snapshot of the nation's …

Jan 3, 2017 · What happened in the year 1840 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1840.