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Hawaiian Fire Department Established
The first Hawaiian fire department was established and called the Honolulu Fire Department. This was not only the first fire department of Honolulu but of the US and established by a ruling monarch W.C. Parke. He was also the first fire cheif! -
Power of France
Louis Napolean III takes power over France after Napolean II. Napolean the second took power after Napolean I. -
First public bathroom was opened in NYC
This public bathing and washing opened on Motto Street. Although it served around 60,000 people it never really became self-sufficient. -
Harriet Tubman begins helping slaves escape using the underground railroad
Using a secret network of safehouses Harriet Tubman led hundreds of slaves to freedom! This secret network of houses is called the underground railroad. -
Henry Meyer patents first sleeping rail car.
Henry Myer of Buffalo NY recieved his patent for a "car seat and couch". This means that you can convert the seats and the back of railroad car seats into "beds" or lounges to sleep or rest on. -
Michigan State University was established
The agricultural college of Michigan State University was established. It was the first institution established for further knowledge on agricultural science. -
Republican Party
The Republican Party has been around for about a year now and decide that they want to hold an organized convention in Pittsburgh. The Republican Party ruled most of the House of Representatives. -
Typesetting machine patent
This invention consisted of one machines and three different parts. It worked as a typecasting machine, typesetting machine, and an improved platen printing press. It had issues with over heating. -
Earthquake in Italy
Robert Mallet visited Italy one year after the earthquake and spent two months studying the effects. This earthquake was felt widespread over Italy. 180 people were killed. -
First dog show held
The first dog show was held in the UK at the Newcastle. The only breeds that were scheduled were Pointers and Setters. Later on in the year more and more breeds were scheduled such as Spaniards and Hounds.
