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1838
Apr 13
| 1838 • Friedrich Bessel makes the first accurate measurement of distance to a star. |
1856
Dec 24
Age: 18y
marriageJohn Van Deusen Richmond, Indiana, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1856 • The Coup of 1856 leads to Luxembourg's unilateral adoption of a new, reactionary constitution, as King-Grand Duke William III signs the new constitution without the Chamber of Deputies' consent. |
1858
Jun 21
Age: 20y
| 1858 • Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. The service ends on September 1 due to weak current. |