26 January 1837Rule of MichiganMartin van Buren
Michigan becomes the 26th US State
Historical records for United States of America in 1837, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Michigan becomes the 26th US State
Michigan becomes the 26th US State
Receives United States patent number 132 for an electromagnetic motor.
Secures the first United States patent issued for an electric motor.
Recognizes the "lone star" Republic of Texas
Recognizes the "lone star" Republic of Texas
Inaugurated President of the USA, 8th
Bank suspensions and collapsing credit begin a severe national economic depression.
Passes the Independent Treasury Act to help deal with a financial crisis
Passes the Independent Treasury Act to help deal with a financial crisis
Passes the Independent Treasury Act to help deal with a financial crisis
The Government notifies Texas that it will not be admitted to the union
The Government notifies Texas that it will not be admitted to the union
Calls for intellectual independence from inherited European traditions.
Delivers The American Scholar address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Proposes separating federal funds from unstable private banks.
Convenes a special congressional session to address the financial crisis.
Orders Osceola seized while the Seminole leader approaches under a truce flag.
Faces criticism for imprisoning negotiators during the Second Seminole War.
Commands United States troops in a major battle against Seminole resistance.
Claims victory despite heavy losses during difficult fighting near Lake Okeechobee.
Publishes an account based on Benjamin Bonnevilles western expeditions.
Begins serial publication of the narrative later issued as Arthur Gordon Pym.
Builds an experimental receiver capable of recording electrical signal changes.
Collects stories exploring guilt, secrecy and New England history.
Appointed Secretary of State for War
Develops an Antarctic adventure mixing realism, terror and maritime mystery.
Files a patent caveat while refining his electromagnetic telegraph.
Publishes the first edition of Twice-Told Tales.
Appointed Vice President of the USA
Popularizes descriptions of the Rocky Mountains, fur traders and frontier travel.
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