Significant World Events from 1843 to 1859
Events depicted here are meant only to capture a time relationship of general world history with surveying and mapping events of the same time period portrayed on this site.
1844
The telegraph was first used as a mode of communication.
1845
The pneumatic tyre was invented.
1846
German astronomer, Johann G. Galle discovered the planet Neptune.
1847
Gold was first discovered in California, starting a major gold rush.
1850
German Chemist Robert Bunsen developed the Bunsen Burner.
1854
The charge of the Light Brigade occurred during the Crimean War
1859
Construction work began on the Suez Canal
The first combustion engine was built in Belgium.
The processes for manufacturing Aspirin were revealed by German scientist Adolph Kolbe.
Last updated: 26 November 2007