23 February 1842Farthest SouthJames Clark Ross
Pushes south through the Ross Sea and reaches a new farthest south latitude near the Great Ice Barrier
Historical records for Great Britain in 1842, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pushes south through the Ross Sea and reaches a new farthest south latitude near the Great Ice Barrier
Birth of John William Strutt
Appointed Minister of Constantinople, 3rd term
The bridge towers, abutments and four anchor tunnels are substantially completed before the project again runs short of money.
Appointed Commander in Chief
Explores the eastern side of what is now known as James Ross Island, discovering and naming Snow Hill Island and Seymour Island
Discovers the Ross Ice Barrier
Explores the eastern side of what is now known as James Ross Island, discovering and naming Snow Hill Island and Seymour Island
Appointed Governor of Jamaica
The ship's machinery uses a large chain drive to transmit engine power to the screw propeller.
Brunel assists the Royal Navy in fitting HMS Rattler with screw propulsion and suitable engines.
Income tax is reintroduced to cope with the budget deficit
Leader of the reforms for coal mines legislation, Coal Mines Act
Set at 7d in the pound with an exemption limit of œ150. Income tax is reintroduced to cope with the budget deficit
Leader of the reforms for coal mines legislation, Coal Mines Act
Prohibits the employment of women & children under ten underground
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain
Negotiates the Treaty of Nanking under which China cedes Hong Kong to Britain
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain
Negotiates the Treaty of Nanking under which China cedes Hong Kong to Britain
The Treaty of Nanjing ends the 1st Opium War between Britain & China
Under the Treaty of Nanking Hong Kong is ceded to Britain. Opens up Canton, Amoy, Foochow, Nangpo & Shanghai, known as "the Treaty ports"
Settles a border dispute between Canada & the USA
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