Time By DarrJosh Period: Jan 1, 1840 to Dec 31, 1900 Time May 7, 1840 Tornado strikes Natchez, mississppi Sep 9, 1850 California admitted as 31st state Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln wins presidential election Mar 30, 1870 15th Amendment Jun 22, 1870 The U.S. Congress creates the Department of Justice Jan 27, 1883 Thomas Edison invents the light bulb Oct 28, 1886 Statue of Liberty dedicated Jul 3, 1890 Idaho admitted as 43rd state Jul 10, 1890 wyoming admitted as 44th state Jun 14, 1900 Hawaii becomes american territory
