As of the start of 1846, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Historical events from year 1846. Learn about 68 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1846 or search by date or keyword.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Dec 26, 2016 · What happened in the year 1846 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1846.

Dec 28, 2021 · As author Timothy Foote, an editor at Smithsonian, points out, beyond the Smithsonian Institution’s founding, 1846 was an astonishing and decisive year in American …

Now the Smithsonian celebrates its 150th birthday with a book titled 1846. It tells how the great Swiss naturalist, Louis Agassiz, came to America that year, bringing a new scientific luster with …

April 25, 1846: Send Back the Blood-Stained Money: An Address Delivered in Paisley, Scotland, on April 25, 1846.