6 January 1838Invention of TelegraphSamuel Morse
Demonstrates the electric telegraph system
Historical records for United States of America in 1838, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Demonstrates the electric telegraph system
Introduces 350 petitions against slavery into the House of Representitives
Introduces 350 petitions against slavery into the House of Representitives
Birth of John Wilkes Booth
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Appointed President of the Republic of Texas
Leads the Mormon settlement of Nauvoo, Illinois
Publication of "The Code Of Honour", a rule book for duelling
Publication of "The Code Of Honour", a rule book for duelling
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