Events in the year 1840

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    1840

  • Steamship burns.

    The steamship Lexington burns and sinks four miles off the coast of Long Island with the loss of 139 lives.

  • Antartica discovered.

    Antarctica discovered, Charles Wilkes expedition (US claim)

  • Dental College

    Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, 1st in US, incorporated

  • Shakelton Ice Shelf

    American Charles Wilkes discovers Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica

  • First Moon Photo

    Draper takes 1st successful photo of the Moon (daguerrotype)

  • Postage Stamps

    1st adhesive postage stamps ("Penny Blacks" from England) issued

  • Photo Process

    Alexander Wolcott patents Photographic Process

  • Dental Surgeons Society

    Organization of American Society of Dental Surgeons founded (NY)

  • Hawiian constitution.

    1st Hawaiian constitution proclaimed

  • William Henry Harrison elected.

    William H Harrison elected president of US