1847
Atmospheric Goods Train Demonstration
An atmospheric-powered train hauls eleven goods wagons on the South Devon Railway during experimental running.
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An atmospheric-powered train hauls eleven goods wagons on the South Devon Railway during experimental running.
Brunel's atmospheric railway opens to Teignmouth using stationary engines and vacuum pipes for propulsion.
The Government authorises temporary suspension of the note-issue limit during a financial panic.
Brunel and Jacob Samuda take part in an early test journey that exposes weaknesses in pumps and traction pipes.
Cuts down the Mexican colors & raises the Stars and Stripes
Nicholson cuts down the Mexican colors and helps raise the Stars and Stripes in Mexico City
United States forces enter and occupy Mexico City
Scott's army enters Mexico City after the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec
Breaks up a counterattack by the Mexican lancers before Mexico City is taken
Terrett helps break up a Mexican lancer counterattack before the occupation of Mexico City
Mexican forces surrender Veracruz to the United States
Captures Veracruz
Scott captures Veracruz and opens the route inland toward Mexico City
Marx and Engels join the Communist League and influence its political programme.
The Communist League commissions Marx and Engels to prepare a political manifesto.
Carries out the 1sr succesful experiment to use chloroform as an anaesthetic
The Second de Theux Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
The first piston carriage is delivered and makes an initial atmospheric test run from Exeter.
Begins the First Charles Rogier Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Carries out the 1sr succesful experiment to use chloroform as an anaesthetic
Conner's naval force supports Scott's landing near Veracruz
Scott lands an expeditionary army near Veracruz in a major amphibious operation
Appointed President of the Diet, 1st term
Regular passenger services begin using atmospheric propulsion between Exeter and Teignmouth.
Davis takes hist seat in the Senate
Morales defends Veracruz before the city capitulates to Scott's expedition
Perry supports naval bombardment and blockade operations during the siege of Veracruz
United States forces begin the amphibious siege of Veracruz
SS Great Britain is refloated after remaining stranded in Dundrum Bay for nearly a year.
The Ten Hours Act limits daily factory labour for women and young people.
Marx lectures German workers on wages, labour and capitalist production.
Birth of Heihachiro Togo
Birth of Walter Runciman
Davis and the Mississippi Rifles help stabilize the American line at Buena Vista
United States forces under Zachary Taylor fight Mexican forces under Santa Anna
Defeated by General Zachary Taylor
Santa Anna attacks Taylor at Buena Vista but withdraws after heavy fighting
Defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista
Taylor defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista and holds northern Mexico
Lee conducts reconnaissance that helps Scott find a route around the Mexican position
United States forces defeat Santa Anna's army at Cerro Gordo
Defeated by General Scott
Santa Anna is defeated by Scott at Cerro Gordo during the advance from Veracruz
Defeats Santa Anna
Scott defeats Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo by using a flanking movement through difficult terrain
United States forces storm Chapultepec Castle outside Mexico City
Overcomes the fortress of Chapultepec the last obstacle before Mexico City
Scott's army captures Chapultepec, the last major obstacle before Mexico City
United States forces defeat Mexican defenders at Churubusco
Santa Anna's forces suffer defeat at Churubusco after the American victory at Contreras
United States forces defeat Mexican forces near Mexico City
Scott's army defeats Mexican forces at Contreras during the approach to Mexico City
United States forces defeat Californio forces near Los Angeles
United States forces attack Mexican positions at Molino del Rey
Defeated by General Scott
Santa Anna's troops are defeated at Molino del Rey outside Mexico City
Defeats Santa Anna
Worth leads the American attack at Molino del Rey before the assault on Chapultepec
United States forces defeat Californio forces near the San Gabriel River
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