Birth of Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson
Birth of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson
Historical events in 1824
83 historical records
January 18243 historical events
Assassination of Charles MCarthy
Captured by the Ahanti & killed
Death of Charles MCarthy
Captured by the Ahanti & killed
February 18242 historical events
Birth of William Huggins
Birth of William Huggins
Thames Tunnel Company
The proposed Thames Tunnel Company is announced after Brunel presents his scheme to supporters and investors.
March 18241 historical events
Speech
Maiden speech on the Manchester Gas Light Bill
April 18241 historical events
Death at Missolonghi
Lord Byron dies while supporting the Greek cause at Missolonghi
June 18244 historical events
Legislation
Workers can organize as the Combination Acts are repealed, supported by Joseph Hume
Reform of Labour Law
Workers can organize as the Combination Acts are repealed, supported by Joseph Hume
Birth of William Thomson
Birth of William Thomson
Thames Tunnel Company
Parliament incorporates the Thames Tunnel Company and authorises construction of the river crossing.
July 18241 historical events
Thames Tunnel
Brunel joins the Thames Tunnel project after his father is appointed engineer for the crossing beneath the River Thames.
August 18243 historical events
Battle of Junin
Helps defeats the Spanish, helps to liberate Peru from Spain
Battle of Junin
Defeated by nationalists led by Simon Bolivar
Battle of Junin
Defeats the Spanish, helps to liberate Peru from Spain
September 18242 historical events
Death of Louis XVIII
Death of Louis XVIII, age 68, succeeded by his brother Charles X
Succession
Death of Louis XVIII, age 68, succeeded by his brother Charles X
October 18241 historical events
Battle of Mitylene
The Greeks nearly annihilate an Ottoman Army
November 18247 historical events
Saint Petersburg Flood
Responds to the catastrophic Saint Petersburg flood, which causes widespread destruction and loss of life.
Battle of Mitylene
An Ottoman Army is defeated & nearly destroyed by the Greeks
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the USA
Election
The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes
Election
The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes
Election
The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes. Non of the presidential candidates has an overall majority
Election
The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes
December 18242 historical events
Battle of Ayacucho
Defeats Spanish royalists, they are forced to withdraw from Peru
Battle of Ayacucho
Defeated by nationalists led by Sucre
Rosamunde
Composes, "Rosamunde"
Independence of Belgium
Founds a journal called Politique to campaign for the Independence of Belgium
Politique Journal
Founds a journal called Politique to campaign for the Independence of Belgium
Repeal of Constitution of 1823
Oversees repeal of the 1823 Constitution after its moral and administrative provisions prove impractical.
Greek Campaign
Sends Ibrahim Pasha and Egyptian forces to support Ottoman operations in Greece.
Succession
Succeeds as King of France. Brother of Louis XVI & Louis XVIII, formerly known as the Count of Artois
Break with Saint-Simon
Comte ends his collaboration with Saint-Simon after disputes over authorship and intellectual independence.
Arrest in Germany
Cousin is arrested during a journey in Germany on suspicion of political involvement and is detained for several months.
Thames Crossing Investors Mobilised
Brunel secures financial and political support for a tunnel between Rotherhithe and Wapping using his shield method.
Discovery of Thermodynamics
Helps discover the 2nd law of Thermodynamics
Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire
Publication of "Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire"
9th Symphony
Composition of "9th Symphony"
Mass in D Major
1st performance of, "Mass in D Major"
Symphony no 9 in D minor
1st performance of, "Symphony no 9 in D minor"
Baptism
Marx is baptised into the Protestant Church together with his siblings.
Studies with Hegel in Berlin
Feuerbach moves to Berlin and attends Hegel's lectures while studying philosophy.
Royal Astronomical Society
Recipient of the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
Peveril of the Peak
Publication of "St Ronans Wall". Publication of "Red Gauntlet". Publication of "Quentin Durward". Publication of "Peveril of the Peak"
Quentin Durward
Publication of "St Ronans Wall". Publication of "Red Gauntlet". Publication of "Quentin Durward". Publication of "Peveril of the Peak"
Red Gauntlet
Publication of "St Ronans Wall". Publication of "Red Gauntlet". Publication of "Quentin Durward". Publication of "Peveril of the Peak"
St Ronans Wall
Publication of "St Ronans Wall". Publication of "Red Gauntlet". Publication of "Quentin Durward". Publication of "Peveril of the Peak"
Begins Dante Illustrations
Blake undertook illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy, a major unfinished late literary project.
Cadbury Shop
Cadbury opens a Birmingham shop selling tea, coffee, cocoa and drinking chocolate.
Combination Acts Repeal
Hume supports repeal of laws restricting workers from organising over wages and conditions.
Purchase of New Harmony
Purchases New Harmony, Indiana, USA
Reform of Slavery
Supports the abolition od slavery. Supports free progressive education
Conservatives
1st uses the word "Conservative"
Tunnel Shield
Brunel works with his father on the shield system used for the Thames Tunnel.
Discovery of Hydrochloric Acid
Establishes that hydrochloric acid is the main agent of human digestion
Manchester Science Gains National Recognition
Dalton's work helped establish the city's reputation as a leading centre of experimental chemistry. Its consequences influenced later approaches to production or experimentation.
Industrial Revolution
Joseph Aspdin, a British bricklayer turned builder, patented a chemical process for making portland cement which was an important advance in the building trades
Invention of Portland Cement
Joseph Aspdin, a British bricklayer turned builder, patented a chemical process for making portland cement which was an important advance in the building trades
Patent
Patents a cement which is impervious to water
Colonel
Appointed Colonel
Colonel
Appointed Colonel
Army Officer
Appointed Army Officer of the Eighth Hussars
Executive Government Reorganised
Kountouriotis assumes leadership of the revolutionary executive during internal political conflict.
Second Parry Arctic Expedition
Crozier joins HMS Hecla on another Parry expedition and continues developing practical experience in Arctic navigation and scientific observation.
Royal Navy Entry
McClure enters the Royal Navy as a midshipman after rejecting a military career and begins training as a naval officer.
Death of Victor Emmanuel I
Death of Victor Emmanuel I
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1821-1824 municipal term.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Begins serving as Mayor of Amsterdam during the 1824-1828 municipal term.
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1813-1824 municipal term.
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1816-1824 municipal term.
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1813-1824 municipal term.
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1813-1824 municipal term.
Flora Suecica
Publishes a systematic account of plants found in Sweden.
Swedish Flora Survey
Connects plant distribution with geography, climate and habitat.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Thailand
Capture of Ipsara
An Ottoman Army captures Ipsara from the Greeks
Discovery of South Pass
Discovers South Pass through the Rocky Mountains
Capital
The capital of Liberia is named after James Monroe
Liberia
Supports the creation of Liberia for slave labour in Africa
Slavery
Supports the creation of Liberia for slave labour in Africa
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Peru with dictatorial powers
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Peru with dictatorial powers