• 1800s - January 13th

  • Dec 7 2023
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1800s - January 13th

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  • 1822 – The design of the Greek flag is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus: The First National Assembly held in Epidaurus in 1822 made the historic decision to adopt the design of the Greek flag, which featured nine horizontal stripes of blue and white, symbolizing the Greek War of Independence and the aspirations for freedom from the Ottoman Empire. 1833 – United States President Andrew Jackson writes to Vice President-elect Martin Van Buren expressing his opposition to South Carolina's defiance of federal authority in the Nullification Crisis: President Andrew Jackson conveyed his strong disapproval of South Carolina's attempt to nullify federal laws and defy the authority of the federal government, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Union and preserving the power of the federal government in his correspondence with Vice President-elect Martin Van Buren. 1840 – The steamship Lexington burns and sinks four miles off the coast of Long Island with the loss of 139 lives: The steamship Lexington, a popular passenger ship, tragically caught fire and sank near Long Island, resulting in the loss of 139 lives and highlighting the dangers associated with early steamship travel. 1847 – The Treaty of Cahuenga ends the Mexican–American War in California: The Treaty of Cahuenga, signed in 1847, brought an end to hostilities in California during the Mexican–American War, solidifying American control over the region and establishing a foundation for the eventual incorporation of California into the United States. 1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C.: A group of esteemed scientists, explorers, and educators gathered in Washington, D.C. in 1888 to establish the National Geographic Society, an organization dedicated to the promotion of geographical knowledge, scientific exploration, and cultural understanding. 1849 – Establishment of the Colony of Vancouver Island: The Colony of Vancouver Island was established in 1849, laying the groundwork for the development of the region and its eventual role as part of modern-day British Columbia, Canada. 1893 – The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom holds its first meeting: The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom, advocating for the rights and interests of the working class, held its inaugural meeting in 1893, marking a significant milestone in the history of the British labor movement. 1893 – U.S. Marines land in Honolulu, Hawaii from the USS Boston to prevent the queen from abrogating the Bayonet Constitution: In an effort to protect American interests and prevent the abrogation of the Bayonet Constitution, U.S. Marines were deployed to Honolulu, Hawaii in 1893, landing from the USS Boston and intervening in the political affairs of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 1895 – First Italo-Ethiopian War: The war's opening battle, the Battle of Coatit, occurs; it is an Italian victory: The First Italo-Ethiopian War began with the Battle of Coatit in 1895, which resulted in an Italian victory and marked the beginning of a larger conflict between Italy and Ethiopia over territorial control and sovereignty. 1898 – Émile Zola's J'accuse...! exposes the Dreyfus affair: Émile Zola's influential open letter, titled J'accuse...!, published in 1898, shed light on the wrongful conviction of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a French Jewish officer, and sparked a major controversy and public debate surrounding anti-Semitism and the French justice system.
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