As of the start of 1839, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Historical events from year 1839. Learn about 57 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1839 or search by date or keyword.

On March 23, 1839, the initials “O.K.” are first published in The Boston Morning Post. Meant as an abbreviation for “oll korrect,” a popular slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time, OK...

What happened in the year 1839 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1839.

The First Opium War began in late 1839 when two British warships broke the Chinese blockade of the Pearl (Zhu) River delta. They destroyed 29 Chinese vessels, setting the tone for a war dominated by …

Events from the year 1839 in the United States. February 11 – The University of Missouri is established in Columbia, Missouri, becoming the first public university west of the Mississippi River. March 5 – …

Collection of famous and memorable historical events happened around the world in the year 1839, nicely categorized month wise and many more.

What happened and who was famous in 1839? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1839.

Although many think of the industrial revolution and the myriad of inventions created by American inventors that would propel the United States to the head of the pack in the late part of the 1800's, a …

Events from the year 1839 in the United States. February 11 – The University of Missouri is established in Columbia, Missouri, becoming the first public university west of the Mississippi River. March 5 – …