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1850 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1850.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1850

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May 1850

Panama Railroad Construction

Aspinwall, William Henry · Colon · Railroad Promoter · Economy / Panama Railroad

Construction begins on the Panama Railroad from the Atlantic terminus at Aspinwall.

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1850

Death of Zacharay Taylor

Taylor, Zacharay · President of USA · Government / Whig Party Government

Death of Zacharay Taylor, dies of a stroke while in office

1850

Massachusetts Senate

Dawes, Henry Laurens · Boston · State Senator · Government / Massachusetts Government

Serves in the Massachusetts Senate.

1850

President of USA

Fillmore, Millard · President of USA · Government / Whig Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, Thirteenth President

1850

Young Appointed Utah Territorial Governor

Young, Brigham · Utah · Religion / Mormon Church

Brigham Young became governor of the newly organised Utah Territory while continuing to lead the church.

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