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1828
Nov 7
| 1828 • Friedrich Wöhler synthesizes Urea, possibly discrediting a cornerstone of vitalism. |
1860
Jan 16
Age: 31y
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birth of childJohn Franklin Thornton Polk County, Iowa, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1860 • The U.S. Constitutional Union Party holds its convention and nominates John Bell for President of the United States. |
1865
Aug 16
Age: 36y
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birth of childWilliam S Thornton Polk County, Iowa, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1865 • American Civil War: In Virginia, Confederate forces capture Fort Stedman from the Union. Lee's army suffers heavy casualties during the battle of Fort Stedman—about 2,900, including 1,000 captured in the Union counterattack. Confederate positions are weakened. After the battle, Lee's defeat is only a matter of time. |
1900
Feb 10
Age: 71y