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U.S. Presidential Election.
The Presidential election in 1812 involved James Madison and DeWitt Clinton. Madison was able to win the election by 39 more votes than Clinton. This was Madisons second election and this election became so important because the war of 1812 was riding on it. Madison was declared president for his second term when the war broke out but some didn't approve and rallied around Clinton. -
Dickens Birth
Charles Dickens was born on February 7th, 1812 to John Dickens and Elizabeth Dickens. His father was a navel clerk. (.charlesdickensinfo.com) His mother later became an inspiration for his novel, Nicholas Nickelby. He was the second of eight children and while they were poor they managed to live a happy life. Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England. ( www.biography.com ) -
Dickens publishes his first manuscript
"Sketches by Boz" was one of the first manuscripts Dickens published and one of his earliest sketches published. He later called them silly and revised them but these sketches paved the way for his future writings. These are considered important because it lead to his works yet to come in the future. His early sketches are funny and different from his later writings. ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
Electomagnetic Telegraph is Invented
K.F. Gauss and Wilhelm E. Weber created one of the first telegraphs. This is a important event because it was used to communicate with one another. It was the first practical use of the telegraph ever. Gauss made many contributions to the understanding of the Earths magnetic field. -
Dickens Publishes Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens began monthly installments on "Oliver Twist" in 1838 and finished in 1339. This book was his second book published. While he was publishing this book, he married his wife Catherine Hogarth and had his first child of ten. ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
Dickens Publishes "A Christmas Carol"
Charles Dickens published "A Christmas Carol" in 1843 and became his most popular book to date.The book sold 6,000 copies and became very popular and has remained a popular Christmas tale since. While writing and publishing this book, his third child was born. The book became the most popular book in the holiday season of 1843. ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
Dickens publishes "David Copperfield"
When "David Copperfield" was published it became Dickens eighth novel to be published and was published in 1849. While writing this novel his sister, Fanny, is dying of consumption. Also his daughter was born and he named her after a character in the book. The book was inspired by her death and Dickens went on the call the novel his "favorite child". ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
Dickens publsihes "A Tale of Two Cities"
In 1849 Dickens published "A Tale of Two Cities" and it was his twelfth novel. The novel takes place during the French Revolution. While writing the book he seperates from hsis wife, Catherine. ( charlesdickensinfo.com) -
Armand Fizeau measures the speed of light
Fizeau was a french physicist that was able to measure the speed of light more accuratly since the 1600s. He observed how fast light traveled between the cogs and distant mirror. Fizeau was able to calculate the speed of light by getting the value of 313,300 kilometers per second. ( www.aps.org ) -
Dickens publishes "Bleak House"
"Bleak House" was the ninth book written by Dickens. The book was written over the course of a year and he began writing the novel in march of 1852 and finished in September of 1853. While writing the book his daughter, Dora, died at eight months old. His youngest child, Edward, is born. ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
Dickens publishes "Little Dorrit"
Dickens published "Little Dorrit" in 1855 and was his eleventh novel. While writing and publishing this book, he met Ellen Ternan who he later left his wife for and spent the rest of his life with. A year after publishing he purchased Gad's Hill Place. ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
David E. Hughs invents printing telegraph
In 1855, David E. Hughes, created the first model of the printing telegraph. It was the first of many models. The telegraph communicated with another identical telegraph using single telegraph wire. ( http://davidedwardhughes.com ) -
Dickens publishes "Great Expectations"
Dickens began writing his thirteenth novel in 1860, publishing in nine monthly installments. The novel was finally published in August 1861. While writing this novel, Dickens began a series of reading at the St. James Hall in March of 1861. ( charlesdickensinfo.com ) -
The King of Italy surrenders Garibaldi at Gaeta
In 1861, Italy found itself in a new kingdom. Garibaldi was found virtually in opposition. He was seen as an embarrassment and he opposed Cavour in parliament. He condemned the administration of the provinces. ( www.britannica.com ) -
Heinrich Schliemann begins to excavate Troy
In 1870 Schliemann began to excavate the city of Troy for three years. He smuggled gold back to the German goverment to showcase. However the goods were from a previous civiliztion and not the city of Troy. -
Charles Dickens dies
Charles Dickens died at the age of 58 due to a stroke. He was in his home in Kent, England. He wasn't able to finish his final novel " The Mystery of Edwin Drood" because of his death. Thousands of mourners attened his funeral and was described as an "event worldwide" by Thomas Carlyle. ( biography.com )
